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laurel wreath vs honour

honour vs laurel wreath

laurel wreath and honour both are nouns.

laurel wreath is not a verb while honour is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
laurel wreath Yes No No No
honour Yes No Yes No
As nouns, honour is a hypernym of laurel wreath; that is, honour is a word with a broader meaning than laurel wreath:
  • laurel wreath: an award for winning a championship or commemorating some other event
  • honour: a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
Other hypernyms of laurel wreath include accolade, award, honor, laurels.
laurel wreath (noun) honour (noun)
(antiquity) a wreath of laurel foliage worn on the head as an emblem of victory the quality of being honorable and having a good name
an award for winning a championship or commemorating some other event a woman's virtue or chastity
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
the state of being honored
laurel wreath (verb) honour (verb)
accept as pay
bestow honor or rewards upon
show respect towards
Difference between laurel wreath and honour

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