A wreath or garland of laurel leaves, historically worn as a crown to honor achievement, victory, or distinction.
From Latin 'laurea' (laurel wreath), derived from 'laurus' (the laurel plant). In ancient Rome, victors and poets were crowned with laurel branches as symbols of honor and excellence.
The tradition of laurel wreaths was so respected in ancient Rome that even emperors wore them, and we still use the word 'laureate' today for Nobel Prize winners—they're the modern version of people being crowned with laurels for their brilliant work.
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