bay leaf
bay leaf
A mild aromatic dried leaf.
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bay leaf with Russian translation
bay leaf usage examples
Лавровый лист отлично раскрывает вкус рагу и супов.
A bay leaf enhances the flavor of stews and soups.
Не забудьте вынуть лавровый лист перед подачей на стол.
Remember to remove the bay leaf before serving.
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bay leaf belongs to the topic "Greens and Herbs". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
bay leaf synonyms
What's the difference between bay leaf / dried bay leaf / fresh bay leaf / Indian bay leaf (tej pat) / California bay leaf
primary cooking term for the dried aromatic leaf (Laurus nobilis)
Add one bay leaf to the soup while it simmers.
Добавьте один лавровый лист в суп во время варки.
specifies the dehydrated form typically sold and used in cooking
I prefer using dried bay leaves for slow-cooked stews.
Я предпочитаю использовать сухие лавровые листья для медленно тушёных блюд.
specifies the fresh form of the leaf; milder aroma than dried
Use a fresh bay leaf instead of a dried one if available.
Если есть, используйте свежий лавровый лист вместо сушёного.
a different species (Cinnamomum tamala) used in Indian cooking; similar-looking but distinct aroma
Indian bay leaf (tej pat) gives biryani a distinct, cinnamon-like aroma.
Индийский лавровый лист (тей пат) придаёт бирьяни характерный, напоминающий корицу аромат.
leaf of Umbellularia californica with a stronger, more pungent flavor; regional (West Coast US)
California bay leaves have a sharper flavor and should be used sparingly.
Калифорнийский лавровый лист имеет более резкий вкус, его следует использовать экономно.
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How to pronounce bay leaf and what this word means
bay leaf translation: лавровый лист. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce bay leaf
/ˈbeɪ liːf/
bay leaf translation
лавровый лист
bay leaf examples
A bay leaf enhances the flavor of stews and soups.
bay leaf transcription
/ˈbeɪ liːf/, /ˈbeɪ liːf/
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bay leaf meaning: what does it mean?
A mild aromatic dried leaf.
bay leaf pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
bay leaf is pronounced as /ˈbeɪ liːf/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
bay leaf definition and sentence examples: how is it 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 and Herbs vocabulary?
Yes, bay leaf (лавровый лист) can be learned in the Greens and 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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