Enlaurel

/ɪnˈlɔːrəl/ verb

Definition

To crown or honor someone with laurels; to celebrate or recognize someone's achievement.

Etymology

From en- + laurel (from Latin 'laurus'). The laurel wreath was traditionally awarded to victors and honored poets in ancient Greece and Rome.

Kelly Says

In ancient Rome, victorious generals would ride through the streets crowned with laurel wreaths—so 'enlaureled' literally meant you'd been honored at the highest level!

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