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| lav·en·der [ lávvəndər ] |
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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.
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2. flowers and leaves: the dried flowers and leaves of the lavender plant. Use: essential oil, perfume for clothes, linen, toiletries.
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3. pale purple color: a pale bluish purple color
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| [14th century. Via Anglo-Norman lavendre< medieval Latin lavendula] |
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  lav·en·der adjective |
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