: the dried leaf of the European laurel (Laurus nobilis) used in cooking
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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 Heat oil with bay leaf in a large stock pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.—Mary Claire Britton, Southern Living, 7 June 2025 In a large glass or ceramic bowl, combine the wine, thyme and bay leaf.—Georgeanne Brennan, Mercury News, 5 June 2025 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 See All Example Sentences for bay leaf
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