laurels vs prize

laurels and prize both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
laurels	Yes	No	No	No
prize	Yes	Yes	Yes	No

As nouns, prize is a hyponym of laurels; that is, prize is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than laurels:

laurels (noun)	prize (noun)
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction	something given as a token of victory
the state of being honored	something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery
	goods or money obtained illegally

laurels (adjective)	prize (adjective)
	of superior grade

laurels (verb)	prize (verb)
	regard highly; think much of
	to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open
	hold dear