Definition of lavender
(Entry 1 of 2)
1a
: a Mediterranean mint (Lavandula angustifolia synonym 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
lavender
verbDefinition of lavender (Entry 2 of 2)
: to sprinkle or perfume with lavender
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The first known use of lavender was in the 13th century
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