: the dried leaf of the European laurel (Laurus nobilis) used in cooking
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Distribute the bay leaf quarters, the rosemary sprigs, and the lemon hyssop leaves among the oysters.—Jeffrey Steingarten, Vogue, 23 Nov. 2025 In a medium saucepan, stir together onions, broth, sherry, bay leaf, and thyme.—Amanda Stanfield, Southern Living, 18 Nov. 2025 Add the tomatoes, stout, bay leaf, brown sugar and 1 teaspoon salt.—Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 24 Oct. 2025 Add 1 teaspoon kosher salt and bay leaf.—Gretchen McKay, Twin Cities, 18 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for bay leaf
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