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
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Noun
a small cloth bag filled with lavender
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Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 25 Jan. 2025
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Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 9 Jan. 2025
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Noun
Since the entire lineup is nude-tinted, finding a shade that'll complement your skin tone will be a total breeze, but our team's favorite shade is Honeymoon, a pinky nude hinted with lavender undertones.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 25 Jan. 2025
Our first stop was Fragrant Isle, a photogenic lavender farm run by Edgar Anderson and his French wife, Martine.
—Jacqueline Kehoe, Travel + Leisure, 23 Jan. 2025
Verb
The streak-free formula with coconut oil and lavender essential oil blend wiped the sticky mess away in less than a minute.
—Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 9 Jan. 2025
This soak blends melatonin, lavender and chamomile essential oils to help calm the mind for a good night's sleep.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 13 Jan. 2025
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“Lavender.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lavender. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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