Lavender

Word LAVENDER
Character 8
Hyphenation lav en der
Pronunciations /ˈlæv.ən.də/

Definitions and meanings of "Lavender"

What do we mean by lavender?

Any of various aromatic plants of the genus Lavandula of the mint family, native chiefly to the Mediterranean region, especially L. angustifolia, having clusters of small purplish flowers. Lavender is widely cultivated as an ornamental and for its essential oil, used in perfumery and cosmetics. noun

The fragrant dried leaves, stems, and flowers of this plant. noun

A pale to light purple to very light or very pale violet. noun

To launder; wash.

A washer; a washerwoman; a laundress. noun

To sprinkle or scent with lavender.

An aromatic plant of the genus Lavandula, primarily L. vera, the true lavender, which is used as a perfume. See Lavandula. noun

The color of lavender-blossoms; a very pale lilac-color, which in consequence of its paleness appears less reddish. noun

Hence— To put in pledge; pawn. noun

Of the color of lavender-blossoms; very pale lilac.

An aromatic plant of the genus Lavandula (Lavandula vera), common in the south of Europe. It yields and oil used in medicine and perfumery. The Spike lavender (Lavandula Spica) yields a coarser oil (oil of spike), used in the arts. noun

The pale, purplish color of lavender flowers, paler and more delicate than lilac. noun

A low, twiggy, aromatic shrub (Santolina Chamæcyparissus) of the Mediterranean region, formerly used as a vermifuge, etc., and still used to keep moths from wardrobes. Also called ground cypress. noun

A perfume, toilet water, or shaving lotion containing the essential oil of lavender, and sometimes the essential oil of bergamot, and essence of ambergris. noun

See Marsh rosemary. noun

To pawn. noun

Any of a group of European plants, genus, Lavandula, of the mint family. noun

A pale purple colour, like that of the lavender flower. noun

Having a pale purple colour. adjective

Any of a group of European plants, genus, Lavandula, of the mint family.

A pale purple colour, like that of the lavender flower.

Synonyms and Antonyms for Lavender

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The word "lavender" in example sentences

She also sold herbs, and rosemary tea, and rabbit-tobacco (which is what we call lavender). ❋ Beatrix Potter (1904)

All claims highlighted in lavender are eligible for prosecution under the STOLEN VALOR ACT signed into law Dec 20, 2006 or U.S. Code Title 18. ❋ Unknown (2010)

All claims highlighted in lavender are eligible for prosecution under the STOLEN VALOR ACT signed into law Dec 20, 2006. ❋ Unknown (2010)

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