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bay, an anatomic depression or recess, usually containing fluid, such as the lacrimal bay of the eye. bay, n Latin name: Laurus nobilis; parts used: berries, leaves, oil; uses: antidiabetic, antiulcerogenic, rubefacient, rheumatism, colic, antispasmodic, cirrhosis; oil: antibacterial, antifungal; precautions: pregnancy, lactation, children, asthma, insulin, antidiabetic medications. Also called bay laurel, bay leaf, bay tree, laurel, sweet bay, or Roman laurel. bay 1. a tan or red-brown coat color of horses. Light bay is light tan; mealy bay is a redder but lighter, rust color; blood bay is a much deeper, redder color; golden bay has a tinge of yellow in a deep red-brown color. 2. prolonged bark or howl of a hunting hound. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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TreePeople, a Million Tree participant that for 30 years has advocated planting trees to stretch the urban canopy with such trees as California bay laurel and coast live oaks, praised the mayor's plan. It sickens nearly two dozen other hosts that range from California buckeye, bay laurel, and bigleaf maple to redwood, some rhododendrons, and even certain blueberry cultivars. Ancient Greeks awarded bay laurel wreaths to outstanding scholars, renowned artists, and triumphant athletes. |
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