: the dried leaf of the European laurel (Laurus nobilis) used in cooking
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Put the lentils, thyme and bay leaf in a large saucepan and cover with water by about 1 1/2 inches.—Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 7 May 2025 Add broth, Worcestershire sauce, vinegar, thyme, and bay leaf.—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Apr. 2025 Lunch: lentils with potatoes, carrots, onion, garlic, bay leaf, tomato, bell pepper, and olive oil.—Ana Morales, Vogue, 5 Apr. 2025 Pair with a hearty beef stew with bay leaf or with a bulgur and mushroom dish.—Tom Mullen, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for bay leaf
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