lavender
lavender
Definition
lav·en·der (lav′ən dər)
noun
- 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)
- the dried flowers, leaves, and stalks of this plant, used to fill sachets and to perfume clothes, linens, etc.
- 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
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
lavender Quotes
The Pobble who has no toes Had once as manyas we; When they said,'Some day you may lose them all'; He repliedö'Fish fiddle de-dee!' His Aunt Jobiska made him drink Lavender water tinged with pink, For she said,'The world in general knows There's nothing so good for a Pobble's toes!'
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