2 definitions by Geoffbot
ˈlɒr(ə)l/
noun
noun: laurel; plural noun: laurels
1.
any of a number of shrubs and other plants with dark green glossy leaves, in particular:
2.
an aromatic evergreen shrub related to the bay tree, several kinds of which form forests in tropical and warm countries.
3.
the foliage of the bay tree woven into a wreath or crown and worn on the head as an emblem of victory or mark of honour in classical times.
"Mansell became only the seventh Briton to wear the champion's laurels"
honour or praise for an achievement.
"she has rightly won laurels for this brilliantly perceptive first novel"
synonyms: honours, awards, trophies, prizes, rewards, tributes, praise, plaudits, accolades, decorations, titles; More
kudos, acclaim, acclamation, commendation, credit, glory, honour, distinction, fame, renown, prestige, recognition;
informalbrownie points;
rarelaudation
"she has rightly won laurels for this perceptive first novel"
noun
noun: laurel; plural noun: laurels
1.
any of a number of shrubs and other plants with dark green glossy leaves, in particular:
2.
an aromatic evergreen shrub related to the bay tree, several kinds of which form forests in tropical and warm countries.
3.
the foliage of the bay tree woven into a wreath or crown and worn on the head as an emblem of victory or mark of honour in classical times.
"Mansell became only the seventh Briton to wear the champion's laurels"
honour or praise for an achievement.
"she has rightly won laurels for this brilliantly perceptive first novel"
synonyms: honours, awards, trophies, prizes, rewards, tributes, praise, plaudits, accolades, decorations, titles; More
kudos, acclaim, acclamation, commendation, credit, glory, honour, distinction, fame, renown, prestige, recognition;
informalbrownie points;
rarelaudation
"she has rightly won laurels for this perceptive first novel"
by Geoffbot May 18, 2018
Like godwin's law but pertaining to biscuits - a favourite conversation topic amongst brits on Internet forums - especially once a thread has served its purpose or the original poster has made things awkward, someone (usually sarcastic) will eventually mention biscuits to diffuse and/or derail the thread.
Some squid asked a question on the motorbike forum about cleaning his carburetor - we pointed out that his 2019 lexmoto is electronically injected, he got angry. Next post was a question about whether you should dunk a custard cream or not. Fox's law.
by Geoffbot August 28, 2019