/ Dictionary / Index L laurel oak: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: lau'rel oak" Pronunciation: [key] an oak, Quercus laurifolia, of the southeastern U.S., found in moist areas and having shiny dark green leaves. See Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. laurel family Lauren Related Content Daily Word Quiz: arboreal Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language