loureiro (B1)
noun
Pronunciation: [ˈlɔɪroʊ]
Definition
A type of laurel tree, native to the Mediterranean region, whose leaves are used as a culinary herb.
Examples
The recipe called for two fresh loureiro leaves to infuse the broth.
Dried loureiro is often used in slow-cooked dishes for its robust flavor.
Regional English
- AmE bay leaf (United States) context: culinary herb equivalent: loureiro Bay leaf is the most common English name for the herb.
- BrE bay leaf (United Kingdom) context: culinary herb equivalent: loureiro Bay leaf is the most common English name for the herb.
- AmE bay laurel (United States) context: the tree equivalent: loureiro Bay laurel is a common name for the tree.
- BrE bay laurel (United Kingdom) context: the tree equivalent: loureiro Bay laurel is a common name for the tree.
How to Use loureiro
- loureiro leaf (collocation)
- A single leaf from the loureiro tree used as a herb. — "She picked a fresh loureiro leaf from the plant."
- loureiro tree (collocation)
- The actual plant known as loureiro. — "The loureiro tree is native to the Mediterranean."
Synonyms of loureiro
Words with a similar meaning to loureiro:
Browse the full Anaversity dictionary