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lavender Definition

lav·en·der (lavən dər)

noun

  1. any of a genus (Lavandula) of fragrant European plants of the mint family, having spikes of pale-purplish flowers and yielding an aromatic oil (oil of lavender)
  2. the dried flowers, leaves, and stalks of this plant, used to fill sachets and to perfume clothes, linens, etc.
  3. a pale purple

Etymology: ME < Anglo-Fr lavendre < ML lavandria, akin to lavendula (> Ger lavendel) < L lavare, to wash (see lave): from use as bath perfume

adjective

pale-purple

transitive verb

to perfume with lavender

lavender Synonyms

lavender

modif. & n.

lilac, lilac-purple, bluish-red; see color 1, purple.

lavender Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • scent: A stunningly modern bright red sofa backed by scented lavender offers a perfect vantage point.
  • dry: Super wheat filled fabric bag with dried home-grown lavender.
  • grow: He had always dreamed of growing lavender on a large scale.
  • plant: Sarah duly planted the lavender out in their allotted place in the September.
  • include: The aroma is of heather moor burning but with some quite scented and floral notes, which could include lavender.
  • use: Use a lavender or rosemary scented incense in a burner box which releases the smoke in unique patterns through the top.

Adjective modifier

  • pale: About the Stones Amethyst: The birth stone for February, amethyst is a translucent stone varying from pale lavender to purple in color.
  • French: The revolutionary design contains specially treated wheat grains grains and a hint of French lavender.
  • organic: New Zealand organic lavender promoting a calm mind and body.
  • fresh: If you don't have fresh lavender try adding a couple of drops of the essential oil.
  • soothing: These cute little fellows are filled with wheat grains and soothing lavender.

Modifies a noun

  • bud: Lavender buds open into rich coral flowers amassed in thick clusters.
  • bush: I have heard of using lavender bushes for walls, which sounds lovely!
  • honey: Lavender honey is just one of the many products that are based on this versatile plant.
  • fragrance: Enjoy the calming effects of this lotion's lavender fragrance.
  • oil: Consider swapping to using lavender oil in your diaper bucket.
  • flower: Crisp aromatic lavender flowers are released into the crimson hue.

Noun used with modifier

  • cotton: Santolina - cotton lavender, with delicate silver foliage, aromatic and has yellow daisy-like flowers.
  • sea: In summer months it turns purple with prairie fields of sea lavender.
  • plant: Clear the untidy area near the tax office and plant lavender and other plants.

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