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lavender

lav·en·der [ lávvəndər ]


noun 
Definition:
 
1. fragrant plant: a low-growing aromatic bush with very thin gray leaves. Flowers: fragrant, bluish-purple, in clusters. Native to: Mediterranean region.  Latin name Lavendula officinalis.

2. flowers and leaves: the dried flowers and leaves of the lavender plant. Use: essential oil, perfume for clothes, linen, toiletries.

3. pale purple color: a pale bluish purple color

[14th century. Via Anglo-Norman lavendre< medieval Latin lavendula]

lav·en·der adjective
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