noun

lavender

lavender

The smell of lavender is very relaxing.

The smell of lavender is very relaxing.

Her room was painted a pale lavender.

Her room was painted a pale lavender.

((noun)) lavender (plant/scent) I love the scent of lavender.

((noun)) lavender (color) She wore a dress of pale lavender.

Synonyms (for color): lilac, mauve, violet

From Old French 'lavandre', ultimately from Latin 'lavare' (to wash), as the plant was used to scent washed clothes.

Connects to 'lavare' (to wash) because it was used to scent clean laundry.

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