nounC1Rarelyneutralmainly US

bay leaf

лавровый лист

A mild aromatic dried leaf.

How important is this word
C1Rarely

Good to add after the basic words.

Pronunciation
EN-UK/ˈbeɪ liːf/
EN-US/ˈbeɪ liːf/
RU[ˈlavrəvɨj lʲist]
bay leaf

bay leaf with Russian translation

bay leaf usage examples

🇺🇸en-US🇷🇺ru

A bay leaf enhances the flavor of stews and soups.

Лавровый лист отлично раскрывает вкус рагу и супов.

🇺🇸en-US🇷🇺ru

Remember to remove the bay leaf before serving.

Не забудьте вынуть лавровый лист перед подачей на стол.

bay leaf synonyms

🇬🇧en

основной термин — сушёный лавровый лист, кулинарное назначение

C1Very Often

Add one bay leaf to the soup while it simmers.

🇬🇧en

синоним, более ботанический/формальный оттенок

C1Often

She picked a laurel leaf from the tree to use in the stew.

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dried bay leaf

уточнение состояния — сушёный лист (типичный для приправы)

C1Often

I prefer using dried bay leaves for slow-cooked stews.

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fresh bay leaf

уточнение состояния — свежий лист, другой, более мягкий аромат

C1Often

Use a fresh bay leaf instead of a dried one if available.

🇬🇧en

в основном название растения (лавр благородный), не только лист

C1Often

The bay laurel grows well in Mediterranean gardens.

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Indian bay leaf (tej pat)

другая специя (тей пат), ботанически отличается — похож по внешности, отличается по аромату

C1Rarely

Indian bay leaf (tej pat) gives biryani a distinct, cinnamon-like aroma.

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California bay leaf

региональный вариант (Umbellularia) с более резким вкусом — не полностью взаимозаменяем

C1Rarely

California bay leaves have a sharper flavor and should be used sparingly.

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Questions about this word

What does bay leaf mean?

A mild aromatic dried leaf.

How do you pronounce bay leaf?

bay leaf is pronounced as /ˈbeɪ liːf/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

How is bay leaf used in a sentence?

A bay leaf enhances the flavor of stews and soups. Translation: Лавровый лист отлично раскрывает вкус рагу и супов.

Is bay leaf part of Greens/herbs vocabulary?

Yes, bay leaf (лавровый лист) can be learned in the Greens/herbs topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is bay leaf part of Food vocabulary?

Yes, bay leaf (лавровый лист) can be learned in the Food topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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