English Explanatory Dictionary

laurin

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A white crystalline substance extracted from the fruit of the bay (Laurus nobilis), and consisting of a complex mixture of glycerin ethers of several organic acids.
name
  1. A surname
name
  1. A female given name, variant of Lauren.

Pronunciation

/ˈlɔːɹɪn/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Flame, not lame-laurin.wav

Word forms

laurin Laurins Lauren Lauryn

Etymology

Compare French laurine.

Derived words

laurinol
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