lav·en·der
ˈla-vən-dər 
1
a
: a Mediterranean mint (Lavandula angustifolia synonym L. officinalis) widely cultivated for its narrow aromatic leaves and spikes of lilac-purple flowers which are dried and used in sachets and from which is extracted an aromatic oil used chiefly in perfumery
b
: any of several plants congeneric with true lavender and used similarly but often considered inferior
2
: a pale purple
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Noun
a small cloth bag filled with lavender
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Bestreviews, Mercury News, 29 May 2026
Specializing in creative lattes like brown suga baby (brown sugar, toffee nut, coconut, white chocolate, espresso, steamed milk) and lavender and chill (lavender, vanilla, espresso, steamed milk), Black Coffee opened in the Vivian apartment complex in 2024.
—Kate Williams, AJC.com, 29 May 2026
Lauren David, Southern Living, 4 May 2026
The 24-ounce bottle is available in 2 scents: lavender white tea, and lime basil.
—Terri Williams, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2026
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Noun
Some manufacturers have created toilet paper and toilet paper rolls pretreated with scents like lavender or vanilla that are released every time the paper is turned and torn.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 29 May 2026
Specializing in creative lattes like brown suga baby (brown sugar, toffee nut, coconut, white chocolate, espresso, steamed milk) and lavender and chill (lavender, vanilla, espresso, steamed milk), Black Coffee opened in the Vivian apartment complex in 2024.
—Kate Williams, AJC.com, 29 May 2026
Verb
This mint produces a nice scent with small white to lavender flowers.
—Lauren David, Southern Living, 4 May 2026
The 24-ounce bottle is available in 2 scents: lavender white tea, and lime basil.
—Terri Williams, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2026
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“Lavender.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lavender. Accessed 31 May. 2026.
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