laureate / lariat / loriot [ˈlɔriət]
laureate – adj., n. & v. – adj. – 1. crowned with distinction (laurel); 2. pre-eminent, distinguished for excellence; n. – one recognized for excellence in a given area; v. – 1. confer honourable distinction; 2. appoint to top office
loriot – n. – the golden oriole, Oriolus galbula
lariat – n. – long rope with a running noose for ranch and range work with cattle and horses