SKIP TO CONTENT

laurel cherry

/ˌlɔrəl ˌtʃɛri/
IPA guide

Definitions of laurel cherry
  1. noun
    frequently cultivated Eurasian evergreen shrub or small tree having showy clusters of white flowers and glossy foliage and yielding oil similar to bitter almond oil
    see moresee less
    type of:
    bush, shrub
    a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems
  2. noun
    small flowering evergreen tree of southern United States
    see moresee less
    type of:
    angiospermous tree, flowering tree
    any tree having seeds and ovules contained in the ovary
Cite this entry
Style:
MLA
  • MLA
  • APA
  • Chicago

Copy citation
DISCLAIMER: These example sentences appear in various news sources and books to reflect the usage of the word ‘laurel cherry'. Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Vocabulary.com or its editors. Send us feedback
Word Family