lav·en·der
ˈla-vən-dər 
1
a
: 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
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Noun
a small cloth bag filled with lavender
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Anna Staropoli, Travel + Leisure, 3 Aug. 2025
Plants bloom in late winter to early spring with a show of pink, rose, lavender, or burgundy blooms held in clusters above rosettes of thick, textural foliage.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 31 July 2025
Jesa Marie Calaor, Allure, 7 July 2025
Pale apricot in the glass with a persistent column of fine bubbles, this elegant sparkler offers flavors of lemon, red plum, and lavender with a delicate structure and brilliant acidity.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 12 June 2025
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Noun
As a bonus, the drive to the restaurant from Wild Horse Island will lead you through a pastoral wonderland of lavender fields and cherry orchards.
—Anna Staropoli, Travel + Leisure, 3 Aug. 2025
Plants bloom in late winter to early spring with a show of pink, rose, lavender, or burgundy blooms held in clusters above rosettes of thick, textural foliage.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 31 July 2025
Verb
Solitary floral tattoos, particularly poppies, daisies, clovers, and lavender sprigs, Kim says, are springing up this season.
—Jesa Marie Calaor, Allure, 7 July 2025
Pale apricot in the glass with a persistent column of fine bubbles, this elegant sparkler offers flavors of lemon, red plum, and lavender with a delicate structure and brilliant acidity.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 12 June 2025
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“Lavender.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lavender. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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