Definition of "lauric" [lau•ric]

• Pertaining to, or derived from, the European bay or laurel (Laurus nobilis) (adjective)

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• "Nearly 50 percent of the fat in coconut oil is of a type rarely found in nature called lauric acid, a "miracle" compound because of its unique health promoting properties."
• "They are known as lauric oils because they contain lauric acid as the major fatty acid."
• "The saturated fat in dairy products (called lauric acid) elevates LDL blood cholesterol, whereas that in meat and chocolate (called stearic acid) does not."