Bay, n.
 1. A berry, particularly of the laurel. [Obs.]
 2. The laurel tree (Laurus nobilis). Hence, in the plural, an honorary garland or crown bestowed as a prize for victory or excellence, anciently made or consisting of branches of the laurel.
    The patriot's honors and the poet's bays.   --Trumbull.
 3. A tract covered with bay trees. [Local, U. S.]
 Bay leaf, the leaf of the bay tree (Laurus nobilis). It has a fragrant odor and an aromatic taste, and is used for flavoring in food.


 Bay leaf See under 3d Bay.

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 bay leaf
      n : dried leaf of the bay laurel