bay laurel
Aromatic leaf tree
Bay laurel is an aromatic evergreen tree native to the Mediterranean, whose stiff, glossy leaves are used as a culinary herb.
The dried leaves, called bay leaves, flavor soups, stews, and braises, typically removed before serving.
Bay laurel is the laurel of ancient wreaths crowning victors and poets.
Sun deity, moonshot namesake
- DaphneNymph turned laurel
- metamorphosisProfound biological restructuring
- nymphNature spirit or larva
- pursuitAct of chasing something
transformation · Greek myth · Ovid · sacred tree · Delphi · oracle · prophecy · divine protection
Bundled herbs for stocks
- stewSlow-simmered meat dish
- soupCooked liquid dish
- braiseSear, then slow-simmer
- marinadeSeasoned steeping liquid
stock · sauce · roast · poultry · meat · fish · seasoning · Mediterranean
Decorative foliage circle
- crownSovereign's ornamental headpiece
- triumphResounding, celebrated victory
- championTop competitor, or advocate
- honorHigh regard, moral dignity
glory · Olympics · ancient Greece · ceremony · Nobel · achievement · accolade · coronation
Aromatic culinary herb
- rosemaryFragrant culinary evergreen
- sageWisdom keeper or seasoning
- parsleyCulinary herb for garnishing
- oreganoMediterranean culinary herb
marjoram · savory · tarragon · fines herbes · herb garden · companion planting · culinary herbs · dried herbs
Retains foliage year-round
- shrubSmall woody plant
- foliagePlant's leafy covering
- glossy leavesPlant parts with shine
- slow-growingDeveloping at leisurely pace
pruning · propagation · cutting · hedge · topiary · ornamental · hardiness · temperate
Apollo
Sun deity, moonshot namesake
- DaphneNymph turned laurel
- metamorphosisProfound biological restructuring
- nymphNature spirit or larva
pursuit · transformation · Greek myth · Ovid · sacred tree · Delphi · oracle · prophecy · divine protection · eros
bouquet garni
Bundled herbs for stocks
marinade · stock · sauce · roast · poultry · meat · fish · seasoning · Mediterranean · cassoulet
wreath
Decorative foliage circle
- crownSovereign's ornamental headpiece
- triumphResounding, celebrated victory
- championTop competitor, or advocate
honor · glory · Olympics · ancient Greece · ceremony · Nobel · achievement · accolade · coronation · baccalaureate
thyme
Aromatic culinary herb
- rosemaryFragrant culinary evergreen
- sageWisdom keeper or seasoning
- parsleyCulinary herb for garnishing
oregano · marjoram · savory · tarragon · fines herbes · herb garden · companion planting · culinary herbs · dried herbs · fresh herbs
evergreen
Retains foliage year-round
- shrubSmall woody plant
- foliagePlant's leafy covering
- glossy leavesPlant parts with shine
slow-growing · pruning · propagation · cutting · hedge · topiary · ornamental · hardiness · temperate · bark
fragrance
Pleasing olfactory quality
- scentAirborne odor detected
- essential oilConcentrated aromatic plant extract
- woodyMade of tree-stuff
resinous · terpenes · volatile · aromatherapy · diffuser · potpourri · incense · perfumery · balsamic · piney
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- Mediterranean gardensolive trees, lavender fields, citrus trees, cypress trees, bougainvillea
- Mediterranean treesolive tree, fig tree, cypress, cork oak, stone pine
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