ˈlævɪndə n. & v. --n. 1 a
any small evergreen shrub of
the genus Lavandula,
with narrow leaves and blue,
purple, or
pink aromatic flowers. b
its flowers and stalks
dried and used to
scent linen,
clothes, etc. 2 a pale blue
colour with a trace of
red. --v.tr. put lavender
among (linen etc.). ølavender-water a
perfume made from distilled lavender,
alcohol, and
ambergris. [ME f. AF lavendre, ult. f. med.L lavandula]