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Bay leaves - Definition and Overview

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The designation bay leaf (plural bay leaves) is shared by:

The leaf of the bay laurel or "true laurel", Laurus nobilis, is a culinary herb often used to flavor soups, stews, and braises and pâtés in Mediterranean Cuisine.
  • California bay leaf
The leaf of the California bay tree (Umbellularia californica), also known as 'California laurel', 'Oregon myrtle', and 'pepperwood', is similar to the Mediterranean bay, but has a stronger flavor.
The leaf of the Cinnamomum tejpata tree, similar in fragrance and taste to cinnamon bark, but milder. In appearance, it is similar to the other bay leaves, but is culinarily quite different.

For the Pokémon, see Bayleef.

Example Usage of leaves
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willowraeven: Those crazy Romans. Pollux in Onomastican lists recipe of flour, lard, eggs, brains in fig leaves boiled in broth then honey. Mmm...brains!
SethBoy: Wow which deliveryman presses the doorbell just once then quickly leaves the place? Argh.
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