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laurel hell

laurel hell noun: an area where laurel (rhododendron) grows densely, hindering travel.

Noun

laurel hell (plural laurel hells)

  1. (Appalachia) An area where laurel (rhododendron) grows densely, hindering travel.
    Synonyms:
    laurel slick, heath bald

Synonyms of laurel hell

  • laurel slick
  • heath bald

Forms of laurel hell

plurallaurel hells

Questions about laurel hell

What does laurel hell mean?
Laurel hell means an area where laurel (rhododendron) grows densely, hindering travel.
What part of speech is laurel hell?
Laurel hell is a noun.
What is the plural of laurel hell?
The plural of laurel hell is laurel hells.

Words near laurel hell in the dictionary

  1. Laurel Canyon
  2. Laurel County
  3. laurel dodder
  4. laurel green
  5. laurel greens
  6. laurel hell
  7. Laurel Hill
  8. laurel oak
  9. laurel oaks
  10. laurel rose
  11. laurel soap

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