Definition

1. Noun:
   • A family of flowering plants: "Laurel family" is a common name for the plant family Lauraceae, which includes aromatic trees and shrubs.
   • A taxonomic group: It refers specifically to the botanical family comprising genera such as Laurus (laurel), Cinnamomum (cinnamon), Persea (avocado), and Sassafras.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The laurel family includes many economically important plants like the bay laurel and the avocado tree.
  • Botanists study the evolution of species within the laurel family.

Advanced Usage

• "member of the laurel family": used to specify a plant belonging to the Lauraceae family.
  • Cinnamon is a prized spice from a member of the laurel family.

Variants and Related Words

• Lauraceae (n): The scientific, Latin name for the laurel family.
  • The family Lauraceae is widespread in tropical and subtropical regions.
• Laurel (n): A common name for plants in the genus , particularly (sweet bay), which is a member of the laurel family.
  • Laurel leaves are often used in cooking.

Synonyms

• Lauraceae: The formal, scientific synonym.
• Bay family: An occasional common name, though less precise.

Related Phrases

• Family Lauraceae: The standard formal phrase used in botanical contexts.
  • The classification of this species is under the Family Lauraceae.

Noun

1. a family of Lauraceae