Etymology

From Old Portuguese loureiro, corresponding to louro ‎(“laurel, laurel leaf”) +‎ -eiro.

Pronunciation

• (Portugal) IPA^(key): /lo(w).ɾɐj.ɾu/, /lo(w).ɾej.ɾu/
• (Brazil) IPA^(key): /lo(w).ɾej.ɾu/
• Hyphenation: lou‧rei‧ro