: the dried leaf of the European laurel (Laurus nobilis) used in cooking
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The wine offers aromas of blueberry, bay leaf, dark chocolate, and cigar box.—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 19 July 2025 Gorgeous plush tannins and an inspiring vein of acidity support raspberry, black cherry, vanilla, bay leaf, and lavender flavors that tease the side palate and linger into a satisfying finish.—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 6 July 2025 Strain the marinade into a bowl reserving the bay leaf and thyme sprigs.—Georgeanne Brennan, Mercury News, 5 June 2025 The cookies won’t taste like a latte, but sort of like a bay leaf in a stew, the instant espresso powder rounds out the cookie with a subtle bitter background flavor that balances the sweetness of the dough.—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 3 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for bay leaf
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