Advertisement
Advertisement
lavender
[lav-uhn-der]
noun
a pale bluish purple.
any Old World plant or shrub belonging to the genus Lavandula, of the mint family, especially L. angustifolia, having spikes of fragrant, pale purple flowers.
the dried flowers or other parts of this plant placed among linen, clothes, etc., for scent or as a preservative.
Also called lavender water.toilet water, aftershave, or the like, made with a solution of oil of lavender.
adjective
of the color lavender.
Informal.
of or relating to gay male sexual orientation.
(of a man) gay or effeminate.
lavender
/ ˈæəԻə /
noun
any of various perennial shrubs or herbaceous plants of the genus Lavandula, esp L. vera, cultivated for its mauve or blue flowers and as the source of a fragrant oil ( oil of lavender ): family Lamiaceae (labiates) See also spike lavender Compare sea lavender
the dried parts of L. vera, used to perfume clothes
a pale or light bluish-purple to a very pale violet colour
( as adjective )
lavender socks
perfume scented with lavender
informal(modifier) of or relating to homosexuality
lavender language
51Թ History and Origins
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of lavender1
Example Sentences
“Bee’s Bliss” sage, lying low in the oak woodland, turn lavender blue in the early summer.
Also known as apricot mallow, this showy shrub has bowl-shaped flowers popular with pollinators and it’s available with white, lavender and deep reddish-orange blooms.
Riyadh swapped red carpets for lavender in 2021, saying that it was a symbol of the kingdom's desert wildflowers and generosity.
For a limited only, consumers could get their hands on mini totes in four brand new shades: delicate pink, baby blue, mint green and lovely lavender.
A lot of fig, lavender and stone fruit — peach trees, nectarines.
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Browse
