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lavender

[/ˈlævəndər/]
nounfemininepl: lavenders
lavanda
1. A fragrant flowering plant of the mint family, with narrow leaves and purple or blue flowers, used in perfumery and aromatherapy
The lavender in the garden smells wonderful in the summer.
A lavanda no jardim cheira maravilhosamente no verão.
2. The color of lavender flowers, typically a pale purple or blue-violet hue
She painted her bedroom walls a soft lavender.
Ela pintou as paredes do quarto numa cor lavanda suave.
3. Essential oil or extract derived from lavender flowers, used in aromatherapy and cosmetics
I use lavender oil to help me relax before bed.
Uso óleo de lavanda para me ajudar a relaxar antes de dormir.
Synonyms
purple floweraromatic herb

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
lavanda
Standard term used throughout Brazil
São Paulo
lavanda
Most common usage in São Paulo
Portugal
alfazema
Traditional Portuguese term, though lavanda is also understood

Related Idioms & Phrases

lavender and old lace - quaint, old-fashioned, or nostalgic aesthetic
lavender scent - used metaphorically for something calming or soothing
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