Definition of lavender
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 perfumeryb : any of several plants congeneric with true lavender and used similarly but often considered inferior
2 : a pale purple
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Examples of lavender in a Sentence
a small cloth bag filled with lavender
Origin and Etymology of lavender
Middle English lavendre, from Anglo-French, from Medieval Latin lavandula
First Known Use: 13th century
lavender
Definition of lavender
lavendered
;lavendering
play \ˈla-vən-d(ə-)riŋ\transitive verb
: to sprinkle or perfume with lavender
1820
First Known Use of lavender
1820
LAVENDER Defined for English Language Learners
lavender
playDefinition of lavender for English Language Learners
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: a plant with narrow leaves and small purple flowers that have a sweet smell
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: the dried leaves and flowers of the lavender plant used to make clothes and fabrics smell pleasant
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: a pale purple color
LAVENDER Defined for Kids
lavender
playDefinition of lavender for Students
1 : a European mint with narrow leaves and stalks of small sweet-smelling pale violet flowers
2 : a pale purple
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