lavender
1 synonym for lavender, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A fragrant purple-flowered plant of the mint family, or the pale purple color associated with it.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use lavender
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
lavender oil
lavender fields
a shade 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.
Full origin of lavender →Frequently asked questions
What does “lavender” mean?
The word “lavender” means a fragrant purple-flowered plant of the mint family, or the pale purple color associated with it. In plain terms, either the herb known for its calming scent, or the light purple color named after its flowers.
How do you pronounce “lavender”?
“Lavender” is pronounced LAV-uhn-duh (/ˈlæv.ən.dɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “lavender” in a sentence?
Here is “lavender” used in a sentence: “The garden was filled with the scent of lavender in early summer.”
What part of speech is “lavender”?
Depending on how it is used, “lavender” can be a noun and an adjective.
Where does the word “lavender” come from?
The word “lavender” comes from Medieval Latin. 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.
Is “lavender” a common word?
“Lavender” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “lavender” have?
“Lavender” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a fragrant purple-flowered plant of the mint family, or the pale purple color associated with it.
