bay

⁷bay

noun

Definition of BAY

1

a : laurel 1 b : any of several shrubs or trees (as the red bay or sweet bay) resembling the laurel — compare bay rum

2

a : a garland or crown especially of laurel given as a prize for victory or excellence b : honor, fame —usually used in plural

Origin of BAY

Middle English, berry, laurel berry, from Anglo-French bai, from L. baca

First Known Use: 15th century

Other Seed Plant Terms

aubergine, box, bramble, briar, composite, perpetual, pulse, trefoil