lavender

¹lav·en·der

noun \ˈla-vən-dər\

Definition of LAVENDER

1

a : a Mediterranean mint (Lavandula angustifolia syn. L. officinalis) widely cultivated for its narrow aromatic leaves and spikes of lilac-purple flowers which are dried and used in sachets and from which is extracted an aromatic oil used chiefly in perfumery b : any of several plants congeneric with true lavender and used similarly but often considered inferior

2

: a pale purple

Examples of LAVENDER

1. a small cloth bag filled with lavender

Origin of LAVENDER

Middle English lavendre, from Anglo-French, from Medieval Latin lavandula

First Known Use: 13th century