lav·en·der
ˈla-vən-dər 
1
a
: a Mediterranean mint (Lavandula angustifolia synonym L. officinalis) widely cultivated for its narrow aromatic leaves and spikes of lilac-purple flowers which are dried and used in sachets and from which is extracted an aromatic oil used chiefly in perfumery
b
: any of several plants congeneric with true lavender and used similarly but often considered inferior
2
: a pale purple
Examples of lavender in a Sentence
Noun
a small cloth bag filled with lavender
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Nneya Richards, Parents, 5 Nov. 2024
Chef Victor Munoz is crafting a menu fusing local flavors with international preparations such as Dry Aged Rohan Duck with sweet potato, lavender, hibiscus and red rosebud jus and Tom Kha crudo with amberjack, wasabi and Miami fruit finger lime.
—Laurie Werner, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 27 Oct. 2024
It is blended with top notes of mandarin, lavender, bergamot, lemon tree leaves, and orange blossom.
—Bianca Salonga, Forbes, 15 Sep. 2024
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Noun
The Lego Icons Wildflower Bouquet includes 16 adjustable stems and features eight species of wildflowers, including cornflower, lavender, Welsh poppies, lupins, larkspurs, gerbera daisies, cow parsley, and leatherleaf ferns.
—Nneya Richards, Parents, 5 Nov. 2024
Chef Victor Munoz is crafting a menu fusing local flavors with international preparations such as Dry Aged Rohan Duck with sweet potato, lavender, hibiscus and red rosebud jus and Tom Kha crudo with amberjack, wasabi and Miami fruit finger lime.
—Laurie Werner, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
Verb
Raspberry and pomegranate flavors open on the palate and are joined by notes of nutmeg, pencil lead, lavender, and milk chocolate that are lit up by a vein of bold acidity.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 27 Oct. 2024
It is blended with top notes of mandarin, lavender, bergamot, lemon tree leaves, and orange blossom.
—Bianca Salonga, Forbes, 15 Sep. 2024
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“Lavender.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lavender. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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