Lavender
From the English word for the aromatic flowering plant, or the pale purple colour it produces.
Meaning and origin
Lavender is derived from the name of the Mediterranean flowering plant (Lavandula) prized for its fragrant essential oil and pale purple flowers.
How to pronounce Lavender
| English (US) | LAV-un-der /ˈlæv.ən.dɚ/ |
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