Meaning & use
lavender
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A fragrant purple-flowered plant used in perfumes and herbal remedies, or the pale purple color associated with it.
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The scent of lavender drifted through the garden in early summer.
She painted the nursery walls a soft shade of lavender.
A note on using this word
Functions both as the name of the herb, prized for its calming scent, and as a color term for its pale purple hue.
Another way to use it
2. adjective
A pale purple color, similar to the flowers of the lavender plant.
The bridesmaids wore matching lavender dresses.
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