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lav·en·der L0072200 (lăv′ən-dər)n.1. a. 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.b. The fragrant dried leaves, stems, and flowers of this plant.2. A pale to light purple to very light or very pale violet.
[Middle English lavendre, from Anglo-Norman, from Medieval Latin livendula, lavendula, perhaps from Latin līvidus, bluish; see livid.]
lav′en·der adj.lavender (ˈlævəndə) n1. (Plants) 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 lavender2. (Elements & Compounds) the dried parts of L. vera, used to perfume clothes3. (Colours) a. a pale or light bluish-purple to a very pale violet colourb. (as adjective): lavender socks. 4. (Elements & Compounds) perfume scented with lavender5. (modifier) informal of or relating to homosexuality: lavender language. [C13: lavendre, via French from Medieval Latin lavendula, of obscure origin]lav•en•der (ˈlæv ən dər)
n. 1. a pale bluish purple. 2. any Old World plant of the genus Lavandula, of the mint family, esp. L. officinalis, having spikes of fragrant, pale purple flowers that yield an essential oil used in perfumery. 3. the dried flowers or other parts of this plant used for scent or as a preservative. 4. Also called lav′ender wa`ter. toilet water, shaving lotion, etc., made with oil of lavender. v.t. 5. to perfume with lavender. [1225–75; Middle English lavendre < Anglo-French < Medieval Latin lavendula, variant of livendula, alter. of *lividula a plant livid in color] Thesaurus| Noun | 1. |  lavender - any of various Old World aromatic shrubs or subshrubs with usually mauve or blue flowers; widely cultivatedgenus Lavandula, Lavandula - lavenderEnglish lavender, Lavandula angustifolia, Lavandula officinalis - aromatic Mediterranean shrub widely cultivated for its lilac flowers which are dried and used in sachetsLavandula stoechas, French lavender - shrubby greyish lavender of southwestern Europe having usually reddish-purple flowersFrench lavender, Lavandula latifolia, spike lavender - Mediterranean plant with pale purple flowers that yields spike lavender oilbush, shrub - a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems | | 2. | lavender - a pale purple colorpurple, purpleness - a purple color or pigment | | Adj. | 1. | lavender - of a pale purple colorlilac, lilac-coloredchromatic - being or having or characterized by hue |
Translationslavender (ˈlӕvində) noun1. a type of plant with sweet-smelling pale bluish-purple flowers. 薰衣草 熏衣草2. (also adjective) (of) the colour of the flowers. a lavender dress. 淡紫色的 淡紫色的lavender
lay (something) up in lavenderobsolete To preserve something and place it into storage for future use or access. The great house was sold off, and all their possessions were laid up in lavender to await auction.See also: lavender, lay, uplay (one) out in lavender1. obsolete To prepare a dead body to be buried. From the former practice of strewing lavender petals over and around a body to mask its decomposing scent. The undertaker was accused of robbing corpses before laying them out in lavender. I'll never forget the visage of my grandfather laid up in lavender, two half-dollar coins atop his eyes.2. obsolete By extension, to kill someone. He said he would lay them out in lavender if they dared to double-cross him. The feud has led to dozens of gangsters on either side laid out in lavender.3. old-fashioned To excoriate or rebuke one severely. Our grandmother laid us out in lavender for breaking her antique clock.See also: lavender, lay, outlay someone out in lavenderFig. to scold someone severely. She was really mad. She laid him out in lavender and really put him in his place. If you ever feel like you need to lay me out in lavender again, just forget it.See also: lavender, lay, outlay something up in lavender preserve something carefully for future use. The flowers and stalks of lavender were traditionally used as a preservative for stored clothes.See also: lavender, lay, something, uplay someone out in lavender tv. to scold or rebuke someone severely. She really laid him out in lavender for that. See also: lavender, lay, out, someonelavender
lavender, common name for any plant of the genus Lavandula, herbs or shrubby plants of the family Labiatae (mintmint,
in botany, common name for members of the Labiatae, a large family of chiefly annual or perennial herbs. Several species are shrubby or climbing forms or, rarely, small trees.
..... Click the link for more information. family), most of which are native to the Mediterranean region but naturalized elsewhere. The true lavender (L. officinalis) has grayish foliage and small blue or pale purplish flowers (white in one variety). It is popular for herb gardens and is cultivated commercially (chiefly in France and England) or, more commonly, gathered wild (in S Europe) for the fragrant flowers, valued for scenting linens and clothes and as the source of oil of lavender. The oil is distilled for use in perfumery, in toilet preparations (e.g., lavender water). Lavender is sometimes used as a flavoring. Spike lavender (L. latifolia), a broader-leaved, less fragrant species, yields spike-lavender oil, which is also used in perfumery and in varnishes and porcelain painting. Lavender is classified in the division MagnoliophytaMagnoliophyta
, division of the plant kingdom consisting of those organisms commonly called the flowering plants, or angiosperms. The angiosperms have leaves, stems, and roots, and vascular, or conducting, tissue (xylem and phloem).
..... Click the link for more information. , class Magnoliopsida, order Lamiales, family Labiatae.  lavender lavender39 Species with varying leaf shapes, in the mint family, so all are edible. The pretty sweet, spicy, perfumed flowers are edible. Great in sweet and savory dishes, custards, etc. For stress, headache, intestinal gas, rheumatism psoriasis. Protects fabrics and clothes from moths.lavender1. 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) 2. the dried parts of L. vera, used to perfume clothes 3. a pale or light bluish-purple to a very pale violet colour 4. perfume scented with lavender lavender
A perennial herb that contains coumarins—e.g., coumarin and umbelliferone, flavonoids, tannins, triterpenoids, and volatile oils. Lavender is said to have antibacterial, carminative and sedative effectslavender
Synonyms for lavendernoun any of various Old World aromatic shrubs or subshrubs with usually mauve or blue flowersRelated Words- genus Lavandula
- Lavandula
- English lavender
- Lavandula angustifolia
- Lavandula officinalis
- Lavandula stoechas
- French lavender
- Lavandula latifolia
- spike lavender
- bush
- shrub
noun a pale purple colorRelated Wordsadj of a pale purple colorSynonymsRelated Words |