げっけいじゅ

Frequency rank: – (for form 月桂樹: 23,174. – 23,310.)

noun (common) (futsuumeishi)

bay laurel (Laurus nobilis); bay tree; sweet bay; laurel treeword usually written using kana alone

Forms

げっけいじゅ
月桂樹【げっけいじゅ】【ゲッケイジュ】Frequency rank: 23,174. – 23,310.
ゲッケイジュ

Generated definitions (experimental)

bay laurel (Laurus nobilis)

This term refers to a type of evergreen tree commonly used for its aromatic leaves in cooking, as well as for ornamental purposes. The leaves are often used to flavor soups and stews, and the tree is also culturally significant in various traditions.

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I added the leaves to the soup and let it simmer.

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I topped the salad with chopped leaves.

bay tree

This term can also refer generally to the tree itself, highlighting its use in gardens and landscapes for its aesthetic appeal as well as its aromatic properties.

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There is a tree with lush green leaves in the backyard.

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The tree is swaying in the wind.

sweet bay

This meaning emphasizes the sweet aromatic qualities of the leaves, which are prized for culinary uses due to their flavor profile.

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I added a sweet scent to the fish dish.

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It smells especially good when cooking meat.

laurel tree

This meaning points to the historical and cultural significance of the tree, often associated with victory and honor, symbolized by laurel wreaths.

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In ancient Rome, winners were given laurel crowns.

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The laurel tree is a symbol of honor and glory.

Generated collocations (experimental)

leaves of the bay laurelbay laurel treeto use bay laurel in cookingfragrance of bay laurelto grow bay laurelto add bay laurel to soupto dry bay laurel leavesbay laurel powderbay laurel seasoninguse of bay laurel

Wiktionary definitions (experimental)

くすのきクスノキめ目くすのきかクスノキ科げっけいじゅゲッケイジュぞく属にぞくする属するじょうりょくじゅ常緑樹のいっしゅ一種．.がくめい学名きごう:ぁうるsLaurusのびりすnobilis．.

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