BAY (3)

bay (3). Bay, n. a recess or arm of the sea, an inclosure in a barn, a state of being hemmed in, land covered with the bay tree, [(Carol.)]

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Bay, n. [[F. baie a berry, the fruit of the laurel and other trees, fr. L. baca, bacca, a small round fruit, a berry, akin to Lith. bapka laurel berry.]] 1. 1. A berry, particularly of the laurel.
2. 2. The laurel tree (Laurus nobilis). Hence, in the plural, an honorary garland or crown bestowed as a prize for victory or excellence, anciently made or consisting of branches of the laurel.
The patriot's honors and the poet's bays. Trumbull. 3. 3. A tract covered with bay trees.
Bay leaf, the leaf of the bay tree (Laurus nobilis). It has a fragrant odor and an aromatic taste.