LAURIC

Etymology

Adjective

lauric (comparative more lauric, superlative most lauric)

Pertaining to, or derived from, the European bay or laurel (Laurus nobilis)

Anagrams

• Ulrica, Uralic, curial, uracil

Source: Wiktionary


Lau"ric, a.

Definition: Pertaining to, or derived from, the European bay or laurel (Laurus nobilis). Lauric acid (Chem.), a white, crystalline substance, C12H24O2, resembling palmitic acid, and obtained from the fruit of the bay tree, and other sources.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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