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Noun: swamp bay  swómp bey
  1. Shrub or small tree having rather small fragrant white flowers; abundant in southeastern United States
    "swamp bay leaves are used in traditional Southern cooking";
    - sweet bay, swamp laurel, Magnolia virginiana

Derived forms: swamp bays

Type of: magnolia

Encyclopedia: Swamp bay