laurbær

Danish

Etymology

A compound of Latin laurus + bær (“berry”). Compare Swedish lagerbär, German Lorbeer.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /law(ˀ)rbɛr/, [ˈlɑwɐˌb̥aɐ̯], [ˈlɑwˀɐˌb̥aɐ̯]

Noun

laurbær n (singular definite laurbærret, plural indefinite laurbær)

1. laurel (the leaves of the plant)

   Synonym: laurbærblad

2. (figuratively, in the plural) laurels (as a sign of honour)

   especially in the phrase: hvile på laurbærrene

Noun

laurbær c (singular definite laurbærren, plural indefinite laurbær)

1. laurel (the plant)

   Synonym: laurbærtræ