Laurel

1. A Mediterranean evergreen tree (Laurus nobilis) having aromatic, simple leaves and small blackish berries. Also called bay, bay laurel, sweet bay.
2. A shrub or tree, such as the mountain laurel, having a similar aroma or leaf shape.
3. Often laurels. A wreath of laurel conferred as a mark of honor in ancient times upon poets, heroes, and victors in athletic contests.
4. Honor and glory won for great achievement.