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- [lav-uh n-der]
- /ˈlæv ən dər/
- /ˈlæv.ɪn.dər/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [lav-uh n-der]
- /ˈlæv ən dər/
Definitions of lavender word
- noun lavender a pale bluish purple. 1
- noun lavender any Old World plant or shrub belonging to the genus Lavandula, of the mint family, especially L. angustifolia, having spikes of fragrant, pale purple flowers. 1
- noun lavender the dried flowers or other parts of this plant placed among linen, clothes, etc., for scent or as a preservative. 1
- noun lavender Also called lavender water. toilet water, shaving lotion, or the like, made with a solution of oil of lavender. 1
- adjective lavender of the color lavender. 1
- adjective lavender Informal. of or relating to homosexuality. homosexual or effeminate. 1
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Origin of lavender
First appearance:
before 1225 One of the 9% oldest English words
1225-75; Middle English lavendre < Anglo-French < Medieval Latin lavendula, variant of livendula, nasalized variant of *lividula a plant livid in color. See livid, -ule
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Parts of speech for Lavender
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lavender popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 83% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for lavender
noun lavender
- lilac — any of various shrubs belonging to the genus Syringa, of the olive family, as S. vulgaris, having large clusters of fragrant purple or white flowers: the state flower of New Hampshire.
- violet — a female given name.
- purple — any color having components of both red and blue, such as lavender, especially one deep in tone.
adjective lavender
- violaceous — belonging to the Violaceae, the violet family of plants. Compare violet family.
- mauve — a pale bluish purple.
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