what are laurels
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award laurels - a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction; an award for bravery. accolade, honor, honour, award. trophy, prize - something given as a token of victory. aliyah - (Judaism) the honor of being called up to the reading desk in the synagogue to read from the Torah; he was called on for an aliyah.
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North Laurel, Maryland The edge of the Arundel Formation underlies the North Laurel area. The astrodon, a herbivorous sauropod, was present about 112 million years ago. Prior to 10,700 B.C. North Laurel was a spruce forest evolving into a boreal forest occupied by mammals ranging from mastodon to sloth.
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- PRUNUS LAUROCERASUS. Prunus laurocerasus is the original species of Common Laurel. It is a quick-growing, evergreen, wide-spreading shrub that can grow up to 18ft (6 metres) in height. This is the species of Common Laurel (aka Cherry Laurel, English Laurel) from which most of the other varieties have been developed.arbled White is a variety of Common Laurel with fine white markings on the leaves. It is slower growing that most other varieties of Prunus laurocerasus as it has less chlorophyll in the leaves because of the variegation. Ultimate height 5m (15ft) tall.
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- Types of Laurel Hedging. There are several different types of Laurel plants that are suitable for hedging. Most of the hedging plants sold in the UK come from the Common or Cherry Laurel group (Prunus laurocerasus) but Portugal Laurel also makes a dense, evergreen hedge.Bay Laurel is also a useful hedging plant but is not hardy enough in some parts of the UK.Click on each type below for more details.ost of the hedging plants sold in the UK come from the Common or Cherry Laurel group (Prunus laurocerasus) but Portugal Laurel also makes a dense, evergreen hedge. Bay Laurel is also a useful hedging plant but is not hardy enough in some parts of the UK. Click on each type below for more details.
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- HOWEVER, there are several related plants, also called Laurel, that do contain cyanide and other poisons. For example, the leaves and berries of Cherry Laurel (Prunus caroliniana laurocerasus) contain a chemical known as amygdalin, which is broken down to release cyanide (see below).Mountain Laurel (Kalmia latifolia) contains chemicals called andromedotoxin (grayanotoxin) asebotoxin and arbutin, which are toxic.or example, the leaves and berries of Cherry Laurel (Prunus caroliniana laurocerasus) contain a chemical known as amygdalin, which is broken down to release cyanide (see below). Mountain Laurel (Kalmia latifolia) contains chemicals called andromedotoxin (grayanotoxin) asebotoxin and arbutin, which are toxic.
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Which Hedge? | Hedging Plants Explained Bare-root laurel are grown in a field in the soil and are dug up during the winter when the plants have stopped growing. The soil is then shaken or washed off the roots. We do not recommend planting bare-root laurel plants as there are usually a high proportion of losses when planting bare-root laurel.ontainer-grown plants (those grown in a pot) can be planted at any time of year. Those planted in the growing season (March to October) will have to be watered more than those planted in the late autumn, winter or early spring. Rootballed plants can be planted from November to March when the plants are not growing.
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Mountain Laurel Mountain laurel is also called ivybush, calico bush, sheep laurel, lambkill, clamoun, and spoonwood (native Americans used to make spoons from the wood).
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- Okuda, a film historian, and Neibauer, a film historian and educator, document the solo films of Stan Laurel from 1917 to 1927, in an attempt to address questions about whether his performances and creative abilities as a writer and director show what his future career would be; whether these films are still amusing and have a timeless quality similar to his comedies with Oliver Hardy; how he developed as an actor, director, and writer; and what the parallels are between his solo and team work.
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laurel rest on your laurels be so satisfied with what you have already done or achieved that you make no further effort. In ancient Greece, a wreath made of bay-tree (laurel) leaves was awarded as a mark of distinction and, in particular, to victors at the Pythian Games held at Delphi.
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Laurel, Maryland Laurel is a city in northern Prince George's County, Maryland, in the United States, located midway between Washington, D.C., and Baltimore on the Patuxent River.
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Why doesn't my Texas mountain laurel bloom? All the information we can find on Sophora secundiflora (Texas mountain-laurel) says that it is a very slow grower and a problematic bloomer. First of all, it is not a gender issue. The flowers of the mountain laurel are hermaphrodite, having both male and female flowers, and are pollinated by insects. The flowers attract both butterflies and bees, so you wouldn't think the problem would be a shortage of pollinators, but you have to have flowers to pollinate!
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Best Trails in Laurel Ridge State Park Park Info. The 13,625-acre Laurel Ridge State Park stretches along Laurel Mountain from the picturesque Youghiogheny River At Ohiopyle, PA to the Conemaugh Gorge near Johnstown, PA. This large park spans Cambria, Fayette, Somerset and Westmoreland counties.
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Laurel, Mississippi Laurel, Mississippi. Lauren Rogers Museum of Art in Laurel. Laurel, Mississippi. Laurel is a city in and the second county seat of Jones County, Mississippi, United States. As of the 2010 census, the city had a total population of 18,548. It is located northeast of Ellisville, the first county seat, which contains the county courthouse.
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- A wreath (Ancient Greek: στέφανος, translit. stéfanos, Latin: corona), for attire purposes, is a headdress made of leaves, grasses, flowers or branches. It is typically worn in festive occasions and on holy days and has a long history and association with ancient pageants and ceremonies.
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- “If this was a business, you’d never run it that way,” the donor said. “I’ve been unbelievably shocked by the lack of basic courtesy.”. A second donor, who has given money to the Clinton campaign, agreed. “There needs to be more than a 10-second photo-op in a long photo line.
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Croton Alternative Titles: Codiaeum variegatum, variegated laurel. Croton, also called Variegated Laurel, (Codiaeum variegatum), colourful-leaved plant of the spurge family (Euphorbiaceae). Its numerous varieties of shrubs or small trees with brilliantly coloured, glossy, leathery leaves are much grown as potted plants. Native to Malaysia and the Pacific, the trees reach a height of about 6 m (20 feet).
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NBA draft In the early years of the draft, teams would select players until they ran out of prospects. The 1960 and 1968 drafts went 21 rounds. By 1974, it had stabilized to 10 rounds, which held up until 1985, when the draft was shortened to seven rounds.
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Laurel Laurel, MS. {{::location.tagLine.value.text}}. Sponsored Topics. Laurel is a city located in Jones County in Mississippi, a state of the United States of America. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 18,393 although a significant population increase has been reported following Hurricane Katrina.
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- You can prune a laurel hedge with secateurs-which is not as labour-intensive as it sounds – or with a hedgetrimmer. If you cut it with a hedgetrimmer in late spring or early summer, it will put on new growth that will quickly grow over any “tatty” leaves left by the hedgetrimmer.e only prune our laurel hedge once a year and it keeps it tidy and dense. On a note of caution, watch out for nesting birds from May until July, as it is illegal to disturb them. Don’t prune your hedge if it is very hot and dry at the time.
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- Tucked away in a secluded area of Laurel Hill State Park, Hufman Lodge is modern yet has much rustic charm.The two-story lodge has five bedrooms, which sleep 14 guests. Laurel Hill State Park consists of 4,062 acres of mountainous terrain in Somerset County. The 63-acre Laurel Hill Lake is a focal point of the park. Laurel Hill is surrounded by thousands of acres of pristine state park and state forest lands. A trail system invites visitors to explore the park and observe the diversity of plants and wildlife. The Jones Mill Run Dam and the Hemlock Trail Natural Area are two must-see destinations on your visit.
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laurel rest on one's laurels. Rely on one's past achievements, especially as a way of avoiding the work needed to advance one's status. For example, Now that Julian's in his eighties, he's decided to rest on his laurels and let some of the younger agents do the work. This term alludes to the crown of laurels awarded in ancient times for a spectacular achievement.
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- Princeton's WordNet(3.63 / 8 votes)Rate this definition: 1  award, accolade, honor, honour, laurels(noun) a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction. 2  honor, honour, laurels(noun) the state of being honored. 3  honor, honour(noun) the quality of being honorable and having a good name.
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Crown of laurels: If you fancy a spot of amateur topiary avoid the poisonous, aggressively invasive cherry laurel, and go for the beautiful Portuguese variety But to all but the most pedantic gardener, the two laurels that we know best actually belong to the cherry family, Prunus. The most common is Prunus laurocerasus (which means cherry laurel), a variety that is mostly grown as a largeleafed evergreen hedge.
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Laurel Poisoning in Horses Laurel toxicity occurs following ingestion of leaves, stems, or flowers from the laurel shrub. Hydrogen cyanide poisoning, the toxic ingredient, combines with hemoglobin and oxygen to prevents oxygen from being distributed to the cells.Systemic poisoning often results in poisoning of the heart muscle.ll types of laurel are toxic to horses, with the severity of the reaction based on the health of the horse. The age and size of the horse are also components of the type of reaction that can be experienced.
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Definition of laurel in English: rest on one's laurels Be so satisfied with what one has already done or achieved that one makes no further effort. ‘with TV sports coverage becoming increasingly competitive, the BBC should beware of resting on its laurels’
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laurel rest on one's laurels. To stop participating because of satisfaction with past achievements. The ancient Greeks crowned their victorious athletes and poets with wreaths made from the laurel bush, as did the Romans to honor their triumphant generals.