Bay Leaf

leaf of the laurel or bay that is dried and used as a seasoning for food

For the Pokémon character, see Bayleef. Bay leaf (plural bay leaves), Greek Daphni, Romanian Foi de Dafin; is the aromatic leaf of several species of the Laurel family (Lauraceae). Fresh or dried bay leaves are used in cooking for their distinctive flavor and fragrance. Laurus nobilis, is a culinary herb often used to flavor soups, stews, and braises and pâtés in Mediterranean Cuisine. The fresh leaves are very mild and do not develop their full flavor until several weeks after picking and drying.California bay leafThe leaf of the California bay tree (Umbellularia californica), also known as 'California laurel', 'Oregon myrtle', and 'pepperwood', is similar to the Mediterranean bay but has a stronger flavor.
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Noun
1. dried leaf of the bay laurel
(hypernym) herb
(part-holonym) true laurel, bay, bay laurel, bay tree, Laurus nobilis

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An aromatic leaf that comes from bay laurel. Whole, halved, or ground, it lends a slightly bitter, pungent seasoning to soups, stews, and stocks. It id one of the primary ingredients in a bouquet garni.