lavender
The origin and history of lavender.
Etymology
From Anglo-Norman lavendre, from Medieval Latin lavendula, likely influenced by Latin lavo, "to wash," because of its long use as a scent for washed laundry.
The origin and history of lavender.
From Anglo-Norman lavendre, from Medieval Latin lavendula, likely influenced by Latin lavo, "to wash," because of its long use as a scent for washed laundry.
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