lavender /lavˈən-dər/

1. A labiate plant (Lavandula vera) with fragrant pale-lilac flowers, yielding an essential oil
2. Sprigs of it dried and used for perfuming clothes, linen, etc
3. The colour of its blossoms
4. Lavender water

Of the colour of lavender flowers

To sprinkle with lavender

lavender cotton noun

A species of Mediterranean shrub, santolina

lavender marriage noun (informal)

A marriage of convenience used to disguise the homosexuality of one or both partners

lavender water noun

A perfume composed of spirits of wine, essential oil of lavender, and ambergris

lay in lavender

1. To lay by carefully, with sprigs of lavender
2. To pawn (informal)

oil of lavender

An aromatic oil distilled from lavender flowers and stems, used for its relaxing properties

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