bay leaf

noun

: the dried leaf of the European laurel (Laurus nobilis) used in cooking

Examples of bay leaf in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web In a large stainless-steel, enamel, or nonstick heavy saucepan combine vinegar, the water, sugar, salt, rosemary, black peppercorns, pink peppercorns, white peppercorns, and bay leaf. Deborah Wagman, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 May 2024 Discard bay leaf, strain and reserve cooking liquid. Judy Revenaugh, Kansas City Star, 30 Jan. 2024 See all Example Sentences for bay leaf 

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Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of bay leaf was in the 15th century

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“Bay leaf.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bay%20leaf. Accessed 29 May. 2024.

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