/ˈlɒ.ɹi.ət/
/ˈlɑɹ.i.ət/
One crowned with laurel, such as a poet laureate or Nobel laureate.
A graduate of a university.
To honor with a wreath of laurel, as formerly was done in bestowing a degree at English universities.
(sometimes postpositive) Crowned, or decked, with laurel.