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laurel

laurel /ˈlorəl/ noun
plural laurels
laurel
/ˈlorəl/
noun
plural laurels
Britannica Dictionary definition of LAUREL
[count, noncount] : an evergreen tree or bush with shiny pointed leaves
laurels [plural] : honor or fame given for some achievement

look to your laurels

chiefly British
: to work in order to keep your success or position

rest/sit on your laurels

: to be satisfied with past success and do nothing to achieve further success