: the dried leaf of the European laurel (Laurus nobilis) used in cooking
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Add the bay leaf, cloves and marjoram, stir to combine and, when fragrant, about two minutes, add the stock.—Claudia Alexander, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024 The cookies won’t taste like a latte, but sort of like a bay leaf in a stew, the instant espresso powder rounds out the cookie with a subtle bitter background flavor that balances the sweetness of the dough.—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 12 Oct. 2024 Pour the blend over ice in a spritz glass and garnish with the fresh bay leaf.—Sharon Greenthal, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Aug. 2024 Remove the stems from the rosemary and the bay leaf.—Rebekah Evans, The Week Uk, theweek, 11 Mar. 2024 See all Example Sentences for bay leaf
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