lavender
Pronunciation: [ˈlæv.ən.də]
Context: "plants"
(noun) a type of plant that has beautiful purple flowers and a nice smell. People often grow it in gardens for decoration or to make things smell good.
Example
They planted lavender in their garden to attract bees and butterflies.
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The garden looks dull because there is no lavender or colorful flowers.
Example
Do you like the smell of lavender flowers?
Context: "color"
(noun) a light purple color, like the flowers of the lavender plant. It is often used in clothing and home decor because it looks calm and pretty.
Example
She chose a lavender dress for the summer party.
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He didn't want to paint the room lavender; he preferred bright red.
Example
What do you think about the color lavender for the new curtains?
Context: "scent"
(noun) a pleasant smell that comes from the lavender plant. This scent is commonly used in perfumes and essential oils to help people relax.
Example
She used lavender oil in her bath to help her feel calm.
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The room did not smell nice because there was no lavender or other scents.
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Have you ever tried lavender-scented candles?
Context: "appearance"
(adjective) describing something that is a soft purple color, similar to that of lavender flowers. It can be used to describe clothes, walls, or any other items that have this color.
Example
The walls of the bedroom were painted a lovely lavender shade.
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The sofa is not lavender; it's a bold blue color.
Example
What color do you think looks best with lavender?