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Definition of "lavender" []
- Any of various aromatic Old World plants of the genus Lavandula, especially L. angustifolia, having clusters of small purplish flowers that yield an oil used in perfumery. (noun)
- The fragrant dried leaves, stems, and flowers of this plant. (noun)
- A pale to light purple to very light or very pale violet. (noun)
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Use "lavender" in a sentence
- "She also sold herbs, and rosemary tea, and rabbit-tobacco (which is what we call lavender)."
- "All claims highlighted in lavender are eligible for prosecution under the STOLEN VALOR ACT signed into law Dec 20, 2006 or U.S. Code Title 18."
- "All claims highlighted in lavender are eligible for prosecution under the STOLEN VALOR ACT signed into law Dec 20, 2006."