bay leaf

noun

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

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Researchers also don't have a good understanding of how much bay leaf would need to be ingested in order to reap potential benefits. Hannah Yasharoff, USA TODAY, 18 Feb. 2025 Remove and discard thyme sprigs and bay leaf; serve immediately garnished with parsley and additional sour cream. Craig Ruff, Southern Living, 15 Feb. 2025 Season with bay leaf, parsley, garlic, thyme and pepper. Bev Barrett, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025 Adding an onion, a few cloves of garlic, a spoonful of peppercorns, and a bay leaf won’t hurt, but be judicious with seasonings. Alexis Deboschnek, Bon Appétit, 5 Feb. 2025 See all Example Sentences for bay leaf 

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First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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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 22 Feb. 2025.

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