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PRONUNCIATION OF LAUREL WREATH

laurel wreath  [ˈlɒrəl riːθ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF LAUREL WREATH

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adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Laurel wreath is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES LAUREL WREATH MEAN IN ENGLISH?

laurel wreath

Laurel wreath

A laurel wreath is a circular wreath made of interlocking branches and leaves of the bay laurel, an aromatic broadleaf evergreen, or later from spineless butcher's broom or cherry laurel. In Greek mythology, Apollo is represented wearing a laurel wreath on his head. In ancient Greece wreaths were awarded to victors, both in athletic competitions, including the ancient Olympics made of wild olive-tree known as "kotinos", and in poetic meets; in Rome they were symbols of martial victory, crowning a successful commander during his triumph. Whereas ancient laurel wreaths are most often depicted as a horseshoe shape, modern versions are usually complete rings. In common modern idiomatic usage it refers to a victory. The expression "resting on one's laurels" refers to someone relying entirely on long-past successes for continued fame or recognition, where to "look to one's laurels" means to be careful of losing rank to competition.

Definition of laurel wreath in the English dictionary

The definition of laurel wreath in the dictionary is a wreath of interlocking laurel leaves and branches, which can be worn on the head to represent victory.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH LAUREL WREATH


beneath
bɪˈniːθ
Blackheath
ˈblækhiːθ
eath
iːθ
ethe
iːθ
heath
hiːθ
insheath
ɪnˈʃiːθ
Leith
liːθ
meith
miːθ
monteith
mɒnˈtiːθ
neath
niːθ
Reith
riːθ
sheath
ʃiːθ
smeath
smiːθ
smeeth
smiːθ
snaggleteeth
ˈsnæɡəlˌtiːθ
teeth
tiːθ
underneath
ˌʌndəˈniːθ
uneath
ʌnˈiːθ
unneath
əˈniːθ
wreath
riːθ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE LAUREL WREATH

laura
lauraceous
Laurasia
laurdalite
laureate
laureateship
laureation
laurel
Laurel and Hardy
laurelled
laurelling
Lauren
Laurence
Laurentian
Laurentian Mountains
Laurentian Plateau
Laurentian Shield
Laurentides
lauric acid

WORDS THAT END LIKE LAUREL WREATH

babies´-breath
baby´s-breath
bay wreath
breath
bridal wreath
catch one´s breath
death
enwreath
hold one´s breath
in at the death
in the same breath
life-and-death
out of breath
put to death
save one´s breath
shortness of breath
to death
under one´s breath
underbreath
with bated breath

Synonyms and antonyms of laurel wreath in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «laurel wreath» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF LAUREL WREATH

Find out the translation of laurel wreath to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of laurel wreath from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «laurel wreath» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

桂冠
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

corona de laurel
570 millions of speakers

English

laurel wreath
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

लॉरेल पुष्पांजलि
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

إكليل الغار
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

лавровый венок
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

coroa de louros
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

গুল্মবিশেষ জয়মাল্য
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

couronne de laurier
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Laurel wreath
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Lorbeerkranz
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

月桂冠
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

월계관
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Laurel wreath
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

vòng nguyệt quế
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

லாரெல் மாலை
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

लॉरेल माला
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Defne çelengi
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

corona di alloro
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

wieniec laurowy
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

лавровий вінок
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

cunună de lauri
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

δάφνινο στεφάνι
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

lourierkrans
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

lagerkrans
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

laurbærkrans
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of laurel wreath

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «LAUREL WREATH»

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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «LAUREL WREATH» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about laurel wreath

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «LAUREL WREATH»

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Asterix and the Laurel Wreath
When Chief Vitalstatistix invites his brother-in-law to dine on a stew seasoned with Caesar's laurel wreath, it's up to Asterix and Obelix to fetch it in Rome.
René Goscinny, 2004
2
The Harp and Laurel Wreath: Poetry and Dictation for the ...
Poetry and Dictation for the Classical Curriculum Laura Berquist. 3. The poet describes a honeysuckle as "fair", "comely", "honied", "little", "white arrayed", and says that it is hidden, untouched, and unseen. Both "The Wild Honeysuckle" and  ...
Laura Berquist, 1999
3
Discovering British Military Badges and Buttons
55th. c.l840, crowned Chinese dragon above '55' within an open laurel wreath. l88l. linked with 34th. 56th. c. l 800. crowned '56' within a laurel wreath. l88l. linked with 44th. 57th. l830. '57' beneath the honour 'Albuera' within a laurel wreath.
Robert Wilkinson-Latham, 2002
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Triumphus: An Inquiry Into the Origin, Development and ...
The corona Etrusca, therefore, —although also according to Kraft a wreath of luppiter— is supposed to be not an oak-, but a gold laurel-wreath. In connection with this it may be pointed out that the laurel-wreath of luppiter had been imported ...
H. S. Versnel, 1970
5
Figs, Dates, Laurel, and Myrrh: Plants of the Bible and the ...
The second is the laurel wreath that was presented to the winner of ancient games; the sym- bolism of this prize would be well known to New Testament writers acquainted with Greek culture. A kind of vegetable tiara, the laurel wreath was ...
Lytton John Musselman, 2007
6
The Laurel-Wreath; Being a Collection of Original ...
In its determination to preserve the century of revolution, Gale initiated a revolution of its own: digitization of epic proportions to preserve these invaluable works in the largest archive of its kind.
William Perfect, 2010
7
Standard Catalog of World Gold Coins
AGW Obv: Laurel wreath /PACE Note: Struck with 1/2 Thaler dies, KM#145. Fr. # 479. above oval arms supported by two standing lions Note: Fr. #457. KM# 151 5 DUCAT Date Mintage VG F VF XF Unc 1641 — 1,200 2,500 4,800 8,000 — Date  ...
George Cuhaj, 2009
8
Standard Catalog of World Coins - 1801-1900
Obv: 5-pointed star Rev: Laurel wreath surrounds MEDIO CENTAVO Edge: Plain Note: Thin planchet. Medal alignment. Struck in England, Chilean law of October24, 1834. Date Mintage VG F VF XF Unc 1835 Inc. above 2.00 4.00 8.00 27.50 ...
George S. Cuhaj, 2012
9
Baby Names That Go Together: From Lily, Rose, and Violet to ...
... Lara (LAR-ruh) (English/Latin) She Is a Laurel Wreath of Victory Laraine (luh- RAYN) (English/French) She Is Lorraine, France Larissa (luh-RIS-suh) (English/ Greek) She Is Cheerful Lark (LARK) (English) She Is a Sweetly Singing Lark Larrie ...
Eric Groves, 2009
10
The Great White Brotherhood in the Culture History and ...
Circle of the AUM: Laurel Wreath of the Buddha And this laurel wreath which they have woven of sacred energies of the chakras is their floral offering unto Buddha! And they hold this laurel wreath of the victor garlanded also with the roses of ...
‎1976

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «LAUREL WREATH»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term laurel wreath is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Degnan to represent US at Special Olympics World Summer Games
Pat McCrory gives Degnan Laurel Wreath Award. Special Olympics Summer Games will be in Los Angeles. Degnan to compete in tennis. «Charlotte Observer, Jul 15»
2
Why every progressive person should sing the Proms' praises
At the Last Night of the Proms, just after the interval, a laurel wreath is placed on the bust of Henry Wood. I watch this on television every year ... «New Statesman, Jul 15»
3
Choate Statue Looks Shiny and New
The bronze figure of a seated woman is meant to represent Liberty and is holding up a laurel wreath in her raised right hand. In her left hand, ... «Patch.com, Jul 15»
4
United States 2015 High Relief 24K Gold Coin - CoinWeek
A laurel wreath sits atop her head. Liberty's clothing recalls ancient Rome, while her hairstyle is contemporary. In large text, the inscription ... «CoinWeek, Jul 15»
5
Kenya to try teaching Obama lessons in Anatomy
Calling him “courageous” Obama's all but laid a laurel wreath on the head of Bruce Jenner, America's most famous transgender, who after 65 ... «Canada Free Press, Jul 15»
6
Ancient Coins - Herakles' Slaying of the Nemean Lion
The reverse shows Zeus wearing a crown, likely a laurel wreath, atop his long hair. Zeus' body changes depending on the coin, but this ... «CoinWeek, Jul 15»
7
Sinn Féin Mayors lay wreaths at World War memorial service
Ms Humphreys laid a laurel wreath at the cenotaph, as did newly elected Dublin Lord Mayor Cllr Críona Ní Dhálaigh and Lord Mayor of Belfast ... «Irish Times, Jul 15»
8
The countess of Montpelier
A few months earlier she sent a laurel wreath to polar explorer Frederick A. Cook, at a reception in his honor at the Waldorf-Astoria in New York. «Barre Montpelier Times Argus, Jul 15»
9
Unstarched Shirt
The writer Ian Hough has discussed the message the shirt sent when worn by football hooligans in northern England: ''The laurel wreath of ... «New York Times, Jul 15»
10
Image of Shakespeare Discovered in Botanical Tome
Amongst them is one about seven centimetres tall of a young bearded man in what appears to be Roman dress and wearing a laurel wreath. «Canada Free Press, Jul 15»

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