This is the 11147th most frequent Portuguese word.
louro
"Louro" means "bay leaf" (culinary) or "blond" (hair color) in English.
In this sentence, 'louro' refers to the herb 'bay leaf', commonly used in cooking for flavor.
O chef decorou o prato com folhas de louro.
The chef garnished the dish with bay leaves.
Here, 'louro' describes a person with blond or light-colored hair.
O homem louro estava sentado à beira do rio.
The blonde man was sitting by the riverbank.
In this case, 'louro' signifies triumph, often represented by laurel leaves as a symbol of honor.