Definition of red bay
: a southern U.S. tree (Persea borbonia) of the laurel family having aromatic evergreen leaves and dark red heartwood
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“Red bay.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/red%20bay. Accessed 29 Jun. 2022.
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The first known use of red bay was in 1731
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