lavender
nounfeminine/alfɐˈzemɐ/medium
al·fa·ze·ma
Definition
An aromatic plant of the genus Lavandula, with bluish or purplish flowers, widely used in perfumery and aromatherapy.
The fields of Alentejo are covered in lavender in the summer.
She loves the calming scent of lavender on her pillow.
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Common collocations
scent of lavenderlavender oillavender fieldlavender soap
Etymology
Do árabe 'al-khuzama'.