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Aromatic leaf
The bay leaf is an aromatic leaf commonly used as a herb in cooking. It can be used whole, either dried or fresh, in which case it is removed from the
Bay_leaf
Species of flowering plant in the laurel family Lauraceae
region and is used as bay leaf for seasoning in cooking. Its common names include bay tree (esp. United Kingdom), bay laurel, sweet bay, true laurel, Grecian
Laurus_nobilis
Index of plants with the same common name
Indian bay leaf is a common name for several plants with leaves used in cooking and may refer to: Cinnamomum tamala, also known by the common name tejpatta
Indian_bay_leaf
Species of flowering plant
name of botanist Johann Gerhard König. The curry tree is also called curry leaf tree or curry bush, among numerous local names, depending on the country
Curry_tree
thyrsiflora) Bay leaf Bay leaf (Laurus nobilis) Indian bay leaf / tejpat / malabathrum (Cinnamomum tamala) Indonesian bay leaf / Indonesian laurel / Salam leaf /
List of culinary herbs and spices
List_of_culinary_herbs_and_spices
Sweetener and sugar substitute
(GRAS) and may be lawfully marketed and added to food products, but stevia leaf and crude extracts do not have GRAS or Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Stevia
Seasoning brand manufactured in Maryland
Old Bay Seasoning is a blend of herbs and spices that is marketed in the United States by McCormick & Company and originally created in Baltimore, Maryland
Old_Bay_Seasoning
Species of plant
Cultivars are quite variable in size, leaf and flower color, and foliage pattern, with many variegated leaf types. The Old World type grows to approximately
Salvia_officinalis
Species of tree
Cinnamomum tamala, Indian bay leaf, also known as tejpat, tejapatta, Malabar leaf, Indian bark, Indian cassia, or malabathrum, is a tree in the family
Cinnamomum_tamala
Species of flowering plant
Syzygium polyanthum, with common names Indonesian bay leaf or daun salam, is a species of plant in the family Myrtaceae, native to Indonesia, Indochina
Syzygium_polyanthum
Herb mixture used in cooking
standard recipe for bouquet garni, but most French recipes include thyme, bay leaf and parsley. It may also include basil, burnet, chervil, rosemary, peppercorns
Bouquet_garni
Meat and vegetable stew
parsley root, celeriac and onion), spiced with black pepper, allspice, bay leaf and thyme, and boiled with double cream, though in practice other cuts
Svíčková
South Asian spice mix
incorporates a blend of flavours like cardamom, cinnamon, cumin, cloves, bay leaves, star anise, and peppercorns. Garam masala is used in a wide range
Garam_masala
Blend of dried herbs
marjoram, rosemary, thyme, oregano, with other herbs, such as basil, bay leaf, tarragon, summer savory, parsley, and fennel, as well as chervil and hyssop
Herbes_de_Provence
Species of tree
cassia, Batavia cassia, korintje) Cinnamomum tamala (malabathrum, Indian bay leaf) "The Plant List". Xi-wen Li, Jie Li & Henk van der Werff. "Cinnamomum
Cinnamomum_cassia
Dish of raw herring pickled in vinegar
the marinade might contain cider, wine or tea, sugar, herbs (usually bay leaf), spices (usually mace), and chopped onion. The word 'soused' can also
Soused_herring
Species of flowering plant in the celery family
Angelica Basil Holy Thai Lemon Bay leaf Indian bay leaf (tejpat) Boldo Borage Chervil Chives garlic / Chinese Cicely Coriander leaf / Cilantro Bolivian Vietnamese
Eryngium_foetidum
Genus of flowering plants used as herbs
Cantonese or àicǎo (艾草) for the whole plant in Mandarin, and àiyè (艾叶) for the leaf, which is used specifically in the practice of moxibustion. Artemisia princeps
Mugwort
Sauce or seasoning mix
either adding other ingredients or substituting other herbs, such as bay leaf, oregano, basil, or tarragon, for the parsley. Combined with bread crumbs
Persillade
Annual herb
Angelica Basil Holy Thai Lemon Bay leaf Indian bay leaf (tejpat) Boldo Borage Chervil Chives garlic / Chinese Cicely Coriander leaf / Cilantro Bolivian Vietnamese
Coriander
Perennial herb
symmetrical but tapering base, and reticulate venation. The texture of the leaf is extremely smooth due to the presence of numerous hairs. Its flowers can
Marjoram
French chicken dish
most frequently specified are parsley and tarragon; others are basil, bay leaf, chervil, and thyme. A dish with the English name "hunter's chicken" exists
Chicken_chasseur
Italian dish from Lombard region
not. The older version, ossobuco in bianco, is flavored with cinnamon, bay leaf, and gremolada. The modern and more popular recipe includes tomatoes, carrots
Ossobuco
Species of plant
polymath Theophrastus in his Historia Plantarum, written in c.300 BC, as "bee-leaf" (μελισσόφυλλον). Lemon balm was formally introduced into Europe in the 7th
Lemon_balm
Spice extracted from Vanilla orchids
weeks to establish roots, and show initial signs of growth from one of the leaf axils. A thick mulch of leaves should be provided immediately after planting
Vanilla
Pungent fruit of the tree Pimenta dioica
resemble large, smooth peppercorns. Fresh leaves are similar in texture to bay leaves and similarly used in cooking. Leaves and wood are often used for
Allspice
Species of plant
other plants used for their aromatic leaves, such as cinnamon, cassia, bay leaf, and camphor laurel). Boldo leaves have a slightly bitter, soft flavor
Boldo
Species of flowering plant
Quantification of Rosmarinic Acid and Ursolic Acid in Theocimum Sanctumlinn. Leaf Extract (Holy Basil, Tulsi)". Journal of Liquid Chromatography & Related
Ocimum_tenuiflorum
Genus of flowering plants in the family Lamiaceae
margin. Leaf colours range from dark green and gray-green to purple, blue, and sometimes pale yellow. The flowers are produced in long bracts from leaf axils
Mentha
Blend of spices or herbs
Herbes de Provence, a Provençal blend of thyme, marjoram, rosemary, basil, bay leaf, and sometimes lavender Italian seasoning, a blend of oregano, thyme, basil
Spice_mix
Related species of plants in the family Anacardiaceae
"somacchia" by Europeans. In North America, the smooth sumac (R. glabra), three-leaf sumac (R. trilobata), and staghorn sumac (R. typhina) are sometimes used
Sumac
Perfume by Yves Saint Laurent
spices, with mandarin orange, plum, clove, coriander and pepper, as well as bay leaf. Its floral middle notes consist predominantly of poppy jasmine, rose and
Opium_(perfume)
Leguminous tree bearing edible fruit
leaves are used in a Burmese salad called magyi ywet thoke (lit. 'tamarind leaf salad'), a salad from Upper Myanmar that features tender blanched tamarind
Tamarind
Mineral composed of sodium chloride
literally means "salted", and comes from the ancient Roman practice of salting leaf vegetables. Wars have been fought over salt. Venice won the Salt War (1304)
Salt
Chinese rice noodle dish originated from Liuzhou, Guangxi
fennel seed, dried tangerine peel, cassia bark, cloves, white pepper, bay leaf, licorice root, sand ginger, and star anise. It usually does not contain
Luosifen
Ground fruit of the family Piperaceae
small, produced on pendulous spikes 4 to 8 cm (1+1⁄2 to 3 in) long at the leaf nodes, the spikes lengthening up to 7 to 15 cm (2+3⁄4 to 6 in) as the fruit
Black_pepper
Species of flowering plant in the daisy family Asteraceae
provide tarragon its flavor, are highly volatile and will vaporise as the leaf is dried, reducing both the health risk and the useability of the herb. Several
Tarragon
Species of plant with seeds used as a spice
requires a long, hot summer of three to four months. At low temperatures, the leaf color changes from green to purple. High temperatures might reduce growth
Cumin
Culinary herb
stem snipped from the plant. It is composed of a woody stem with paired leaf or flower clusters ("leaves") spaced 15 to 25 millimetres (1⁄2 to 1 inch)
Thyme
Species of plant
(from Vietnamese), laksa leaf (calque from Malay daun laksa), Vietnamese cilantro, phak phai (from Thai: ผักแพว), praew leaf, hot mint, Cambodian mint
Persicaria_odorata
Georgian spice mix
dried basil, dill, parsley, blue fenugreek (utskho suneli), summer savory, bay leaf, mint and marigold. There is no fixed recipe for khmeli suneli; in this
Khmeli_suneli
Species of plant
and corolla (side view) The species name angustifolia is Latin for "narrow leaf". Previously, it was known as Lavandula officinalis, referring to its medicinal
Lavandula_angustifolia
Variety of curry
Thai dish made from cumin, coriander, turmeric, fenugreek, garlic, salt, bay leaf, lemongrass, cayenne pepper, ginger, makrut lime, mace and cinnamon. It
Yellow_curry
Culinary cream sauce
brandy, such as cognac, shallots, garlic and additional seasonings, such as bay leaf, star anise, tarragon and salt. Some versions incorporate alternate liquors
Peppercorn_sauce
Variety of plant in the mint family
In English, it is sometimes called the "beefsteak plant", because purple-leaf varieties resemble the blood-red color of meat. Other common names include
Shiso
Species of flowering plants in the cabbage family Brassicaceae
strategy in home gardens. Another common pest of horseradish is the mustard leaf beetle (Phaedon cochleariae). These beetles are undeterred by the defense
Horseradish
Species of edible plant
bulb, with a tall, erect flowering stem that reaches up to 1 m (3 ft). The leaf blade is flat, linear, solid, and approximately 1.25–2.5 cm (0.5–1.0 in)
Garlic
English chicken dish
English dish of boneless chicken traditionally seasoned with parsley, thyme, bay leaf, cumin, turmeric, ginger and peppercorns, mixed with cream or mayonnaise
Coronation_chicken
Plant species in the mint family
mint derives from the pointed leaf tips. Mentha spicata varies considerably in leaf blade dimensions, the prominence of leaf veins, and pubescence. Mentha
Spearmint
Culinary herb
Globe basil, dwarf basil, French basil (Ocimum basilicum 'Minimum') Lettuce leaf basil (Ocimum basilicum 'Crispum') Napolitano basil, also known as Napoletano
Basil
Vietnamese noodle soup dish
Annamese soup held in high esteem ... made with beef, a veal bone, onions, a bay leaf, salt, and pepper, and a small teaspoon of nuoc-mam (fish sauce)." There
Pho
Chemical compound
nutmeg, cinnamon, basil and bay leaf. It is present in concentrations of 80–90% in clove bud oil and at 82–88% in clove leaf oil. Containing eugenol, clove
Eugenol
Social event involving the consumption of crab
recipes call for abundant amounts of hot sauce, cayenne pepper, salt, bay leaf, lemon, and garlic. Mustard seeds, coriander seeds, and allspice are popular
Crab_boil
Species of flowering plant in the celery family Apiaceae
alternately arranged, 10–20 centimetres (4–8 inches) long with ultimate leaf divisions measuring 1–2 millimetres (1⁄32–3⁄32 in) broad, slightly wider
Dill
Plant used for food, medicine or perfume
can be shrubs such as rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis), or trees such as bay laurel (Laurus nobilis) – this contrasts with botanical herbs, which by definition
Herb
Hybrid flowering plant in the family Lamiaceae
Oil, Mentha piperita (Peppermint) Leaf Extract, Mentha piperita (Peppermint) Leaf, and Mentha piperita (Peppermint) Leaf Water". International Journal of
Peppermint
Species of plant
This is called grappa alla ruta. Seeds can be used for porridge. The bitter leaf can be added to eggs, cheese, fish, or mixed with damson plums and wine to
Ruta_graveolens
Plant used as spice
into leaf sheath, petiole, and leaf blade. From the leaf sheaths, a false stem is formed. The petiole is 50 to 115 cm (20–45 in) long. The simple leaf blades
Turmeric
Spice made from flower buds
Latin caryophyllon, from the Greek karyophyllon "clove", literally "nut leaf". The clove tree is an evergreen that grows up to 8–12 metres (26–39 ft)
Clove
Species of plant
culinary herbs and spices: Rosemary, thyme, oregano, cinnamon, cumin and bay". Food Chemistry. 154: 299–307. Bibcode:2014FoodC.154..299V. doi:10.1016/j
Rosemary
Species of plant used as a spice
made of the rolled bases of leaves) about one meter tall, bearing narrow leaf blades. The inflorescences bear flowers having pale yellow petals with purple
Ginger
Seasoning mixture made of salt and powder
powder. Some versions include additional ingredients such as garlic, clove, bay leaf, nutmeg, allspice, mace and others. The company Spice Islands manufactures
Beau_Monde_seasoning
Flemish meat and vegetable dish
and the sauce is sometimes thickened using bread; seasoning can include bay leaf, thyme, clove, and juniper berries. In East and West Flanders, dried prunes
Flemish_stew
Culinary traditions of Croatia
Coastal cuisines use olive oil, herbs and spices such as rosemary, sage, bay leaf, oregano, marjoram, cinnamon, clove, nutmeg, and lemon and orange rind
Croatian_cuisine
Flowering plant in the family Polygonaceae
and a common wild plant in grassland habitats. It is often consumed as a leaf vegetable or herb, and has a cultigen, called Rumex rugosus and garden sorrel
Sorrel
Species of flowering plant
the leaves used to make nanel among the Kavalan people of Taiwan, a rolled leaf instrument used as a traditional children's toy common among Austronesian
Alpinia_galanga
Award
Lorbeerblatt (German pronunciation: [ˈzɪlbɐnəs ˈlɔʁbeːɐ̯ˌblat], lit. 'Silver Laurel Leaf'), the highest sports award in Germany, was endowed on 23 June 1950 by the
Silbernes_Lorbeerblatt
Species of flowering medicinal and culinary plant
fingerroot. The above-ground part is composed of a leaf stalk that has a sheath covering it. The leaf sheaths are red, the blades are oval in shape and
Boesenbergia_rotunda
Photosynthetic part of a vascular plant
A leaf (pl.: leaves) is a principal appendage of the stem of a vascular plant, usually borne laterally above ground and specialized for photosynthesis
Leaf
Species of flowering plant
Angelica Basil Holy Thai Lemon Bay leaf Indian bay leaf (tejpat) Boldo Borage Chervil Chives garlic / Chinese Cicely Coriander leaf / Cilantro Bolivian Vietnamese
Fenugreek
Type of pole weapon primarily used for bear hunting
sharpened head of a bear spear was enlarged and usually took the form of a bay leaf. Right under the head there was a short crosspiece that helped limit the
Bear_spear
monohydrate L-Aspartic acid Balsam of Peru and oil Basil oil Bay leaf, bay leaf oil, and sweet bay leaf oil Beeswax, white Beet juice concentrate Benzaldehyde
List of additives in cigarettes
List_of_additives_in_cigarettes
Beef stew of Sweden and Finland
Swedish, Finnish and Estonian beef stew that contains beef, onion, allspice, bay leaf, and other spices. It is often served with boiled potatoes and pickled
Kalops_(cuisine)
can also be used as a fresh product. Leaves can be used whole, like a bay-leaf in cooking, or spicy fruits are added to various dishes for flavour. The
List of Australian herbs and spices
List_of_Australian_herbs_and_spices
Species of flowering plant
Chinese mustard, Indian mustard, Japanese mustard, Korean green mustard, leaf mustard, Oriental mustard and vegetable mustard, is a species of mustard
Brassica_juncea
Species of flowering plant
also been accepted in the US as generally recognized as safe (GRAS). Stevia leaf and raw extracts are not treated as GRAS and their import into the US is
Stevia_rebaudiana
Species of tree
oil yield 1–3% from fresh leaf. The citronellal chemotype is uncommon, and can be used as an insect repellent. The dried leaf has free radical scavenging
Backhousia_citriodora
Dish characteristic of Louisiana Creole cuisine
vegetables (bell pepper, onion, and celery), spices (thyme, cayenne pepper, and bay leaf), and pork bones as left over from Sunday dinner, cooked together slowly
Red_beans_and_rice
Franco-American food developed by the Cajun people
aromatics for both the Creole and Cajun versions may include parsley, bay leaf, thyme, green onions, ground cayenne pepper, and ground black pepper. Cayenne
Cajun_cuisine
Spiced meat sauce used as a topping for spaghetti
spices such as cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, clove, cumin, chili powder, and bay leaf in a soupy consistency. The dish does not contain chocolate, despite popular
Cincinnati_chili
Corn tortilla rolled around a filling and covered with a sauce
(carrot, potato, onion, celery, green bean, peas, red bell pepper, garlic, bay leaf, seasoned with salt and black pepper). The next layer in the recipe is
Enchilada
Dried berry of the shrub Schinus molle
is a dried berry referring to three different species: the traditional Baies rose plant Euonymus phellomanus; the shrub Schinus molle, commonly known
Pink_peppercorn
Species of flowering plant
it is a popular aquarium plant. The submerged leaf form is less rigid and bigger than the emergent leaf form, it is green with a purple underside, turning
Limnophila_aromatica
Culinary tradition of Abruzzo
cozze allo zafferano, classic cooked mussels prepared with parsley, onion, bay leaf, white wine, and olive oil, and seasoned with L'Aquila saffron sauce, and
Abruzzese_cuisine
Species of tree
until established. The seeds easily germinate under the tree in the existing leaf litter of the mother tree, by the hundreds at once and can easily be transplanted
Schinus_molle
French style chicken stew
until tender. The usual seasonings are salt, pepper, thyme, parsley, and bay leaf, usually in the form of a bouquet garni. The juices are thickened either
Coq_au_vin
Cuban rice and pea dish
were boiled in. Other seasonings such as cumin, tocino, Cuban oregano and bay leaf—less common ingredients include black pepper, aji dulce, sour orange juice
Moros_y_Cristianos_(dish)
Species of flowering plant in the celery family Apiaceae cultivated as an herb
is widely used in European, Middle Eastern, and American cuisine. Curly-leaf parsley is often used as a garnish. In central Europe, eastern Europe, and
Parsley
Front cut of a beef tenderloin
Paris to Jerusalem). The sauce is prepared with shallots, mushroom, thyme, bay leaf, tarragon, white wine, brown veal stock and beurre maître d'hôtel (sweet
Chateaubriand_(dish)
Varieties of pepper of the genus ''Capsicum''
flowers Immature chilies in the field Ripe chilies in the field, Myanmar Leaf damaged by aphids Ripe chili pepper with seeds Harvested chilies may be used
Chili_pepper
Flowering plant species in the carrot family
Group; syn. F. vulgare var. azoricum) is a cultivar group with inflated leaf bases which form a bulb-like structure. It is of cultivated origin, and has
Fennel
Species of flowering plant
death. Ideally collected before going to seed, D. ambrosioides is used as a leaf vegetable, herb, and herbal tea, for its strong aroma and flavor. The fragrance
Dysphania_ambrosioides
Traditional Polish tripe stew
depending on the region. Some common ingredients include beef tripe, beef, bay leaf, allspice, parsley, carrot, beef broth, and spices to taste, including
Flaki
Species of flowering plant
beta-caryophyllene, menthol, and alpha-pinene. The crispa variety is differentiated by leaf and stem colors, which vary from green to red to purple, indicating the presence
Perilla_frutescens
Technique of cooking food on skewers
cubes and before being grilled, is seasoned with salt, pepper, garlic, and bay leaf. It is then cooked over hot coals or wood chips. Bolo do caco is usually
Espetada
Sauce used as a condiment
sauce with brown sugar, molasses, garlic, ginger, anise, coriander and a bay leaf reduced over medium heat until rather syrupy. A third type, kecap ikan
Ketchup
Greek dish of braised meat over pasta
minced onions, garlic, salt, black pepper, white wine, vinegar, cloves, bay leaf, cinnamon, butter and served over pasta. It is usually topped with grated
Pastitsada
Tomato-based sauce derived from Italian cuisine
simply referred to as salsa, which literally translates to 'sauce'. Basil, bay leaf, thyme, oregano, peppercorns, cloves, olives, and mushrooms may be included
Neapolitan_sauce
Species of onion native to southwestern parts of the Chinese province of Shanxi
their clumps. A number of varieties have been developed for either improved leaf (e.g. 'Shiva') or flower stem (e.g. 'Nien Hua') production. While the emphasis
Allium_tuberosum
Russian soup made of fish
ruffe. It usually contains root vegetables, parsley root, leek, potato, bay leaf, dill, tarragon, and green parsley, and is spiced with black pepper, saffron
Ukha
BAY LEAF
BAY LEAF
Boy/Male
Shakespearean
Henry VI, Part 2' Lord Say.
Boy/Male
American, Anglo, Australian, British, Danish, English, French, Korean, Vietnamese
Russet-haired; Auburn-haired; Born in July; Seventh-born Son; Born on a Saturday; Variant of Bayard
Female
English
English name derived from the vocabulary word fay, from Old English faie, FAY means "fairy." This name was in use in the 19th century when an interest in medieval times and Arthurian legends--brought about mostly by Tennyson's Idylls of the King--led to the use of such names as Fay and Morgan, Percival, and Tristan.Â
Female
English
English name derived from the vocabulary word, GAY means "happy." Compare with masculine Gay.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : patronymic from Bay.
Boy/Male
British, English
Variant of Wayland; From the Land by the Path
Surname or Lastname
English and Dutch
English and Dutch : variant spelling of Bay.
Male
Scandinavian
 Variant spelling of Scandinavian Kai, CAY means "lord." Compare with another form of Cay.
Boy/Male
Hindi
Baby with a full head of hair.
Surname or Lastname
English, French, and Dutch
English, French, and Dutch : nickname for someone with chestnut or auburn hair, from Middle English, Old French bay, bai, Middle Dutch bay ‘reddish brown’ (Latin badius, used originally of horses).English : from the Middle English personal name Baye, Old English Bēaga (masculine) or Bēage (feminine).Scottish : reduced form of McBeth.German : from the Germanic personal name Baio.The name is also found in Denmark and Norway, where it may be a short form of German Bayer or from baygh, originally a loan word from French denoting a type of fabric.
Male
English
Short form of English Raymond, RAY means "wise protector."
Male
Hindi/Indian
(जय) Hindi name derived from the Sanskrit word jaya, JAY means "victory." Compare with another form of Jay.
Girl/Female
Australian, Christian
Sunshine; Bright; Day
Boy/Male
Hindu
Baby Krishna, Infant Krishna
Boy/Male
English French Vietnamese
auburn-haired.
Female
English
English pet form of Greek Barbara, BAB means "foreign; strange."
Male
English
 Short form of English names beginning with Gay-, such as Gabriel "man of God" or "warrior of God," and Gaylord, GAY means "dandy." Compare with feminine Gay.
Male
Vietnamese
Vietnamese name BAO means "protection."
Female
English
 English name derived from the vocabulary word, DAY means "day." Feminine form of Middle English Daye, meaning "day."
Boy/Male
English
Boy.
BAY LEAF
BAY LEAF
Boy/Male
English
Friend with a spear.
Boy/Male
Scandinavian Norse
Champion. From the Irish and Scottish Niall.
Boy/Male
African, American, Anglo, Australian, British, Christian, English, Jamaican
From the Cliff Land; Hilly Area; Lands of Cliffs; Slope Land
Boy/Male
Arabic
Servant of peace.
Girl/Female
Australian, Celtic, Christian, Irish
Kernel; Nut
Boy/Male
American, Australian, British, English, Latin
Olive Tree; Form of Oliver; An Olive; Elf Army
Girl/Female
Teutonic
warrior.
Girl/Female
Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi
Handsome; Beautiful
Girl/Female
Australian, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, German, Swedish, Swiss
Sweet; Noble; Of a Noble Kind; Noble Sort
Surname or Lastname
English (Sussex)
English (Sussex) : probably a variant of Pullen.
BAY LEAF
BAY LEAF
BAY LEAF
BAY LEAF
BAY LEAF
n.
A small body of water set off from the main body; as a compartment containing water for a wheel; the portion of a canal just outside of the gates of a lock, etc.
v. i.
Deep-toned, prolonged barking.
v. i.
To bark, as a dog with a deep voice does, at his game.
n.
A berry, particularly of the laurel.
v. t.
To bark at; hence, to follow with barking; to bring or drive to bay; as, to bay the bear.
n.
A kind of mahogany obtained from Campeachy Bay.
n.
Faith; as, by my fay.
n.
An inlet of the sea, usually smaller than a gulf, but of the same general character.
v. i.
A state of being obliged to face an antagonist or a difficulty, when escape has become impossible.
n.
(Preceded by the) Some day in particular, as some day of contest, some anniversary, etc.
n.
A recess or indentation shaped like a bay.
n.
A tract covered with bay trees.
n.
The laurel tree (Laurus nobilis). Hence, in the plural, an honorary garland or crown bestowed as a prize for victory or excellence, anciently made or consisting of branches of the laurel.
v. t.
To dam, as water; -- with up or back.
n.
The merrymaking of May Day.
n.
A principal compartment of the walls, roof, or other part of a building, or of the whole building, as marked off by the buttresses, vaulting, mullions of a window, etc.; one of the main divisions of any structure, as the part of a bridge between two piers.
v. t.
To bathe.
n.
A compartment in a barn, for depositing hay, or grain in the stalks.
n.
A bank or dam to keep back water.