lavender

US /ˈlæv.ɪn.dɚ/
UK /ˈlæv.ɪn.dɚ/
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a small aromatic evergreen shrub of the mint family, with narrow leaves and bluish-purple flowers, grown for its fragrance and its essential oil.

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The garden was filled with the sweet scent of lavender.
She uses lavender oil for relaxation.
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a pale purple color, like that of lavender flowers.

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The walls were painted a soft lavender.
She wore a beautiful lavender dress.
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of a pale purple color.

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The sky turned a beautiful lavender at sunset.
She chose lavender curtains for her bedroom.