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laurel vs wreath

wreath vs laurel

laurel and wreath both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
laurel Yes No No No
wreath Yes No No No
As nouns, wreath is a hypernym of laurel; that is, wreath is a word with a broader meaning than laurel:
  • laurel: (antiquity) a wreath of laurel foliage worn on the head as an emblem of victory
  • wreath: flower arrangement consisting of a circular band of foliage or flowers for ornamental purposes
Other hypernyms of laurel include chaplet, coronal, garland, lei.
laurel (noun) wreath (noun)
(antiquity) a wreath of laurel foliage worn on the head as an emblem of victory flower arrangement consisting of a circular band of foliage or flowers for ornamental purposes
any of various aromatic trees of the laurel family
Difference between laurel and wreath

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