Definition of Japanese laurel
1
: an Asiatic dioecious evergreen shrub (Aucuba japonica) that has ovate to obtusely acuminate dark green shining leaves often blotched with yellow and that is used as an ornamental
— called also Japan laurel
2
: japanese rubber plant
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“Japanese laurel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Japanese%20laurel. Accessed 18 Apr. 2021.
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