alloro
bay laurel
noun ahl-LOH-roh Rare
Origin: Latin laurus, the laurel sacred to Apollo.
Also means
laurel
Usage Note
Alloro is the bay leaf herb used extensively in Italian cooking, especially in stews, sauces, and brines. The dried leaves (foglie di alloro) are added whole during cooking and removed before serving. The laurel wreath (corona d'alloro) is also a symbol of academic graduation in Italy.
Examples
"Metti una foglia di alloro nel sugo."
Natural Translation
Put a bay leaf in the sauce.
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