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Definition of lavandula

lavandula

/ləˈvæn.djʊ.lə/
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Plural:lavandulas
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lavandula Lexical Profile

• noun

1

Any aromatic flowering plant or shrub of the genus Lavandula in the mint family (Lamiaceae), native to the Old World and widely cultivated for its whorls of fragrant purple, blue, or violet blossoms.

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• Nearby Words

laurentia
lausanne
lava
lavandula
lavatera
lavatory
lavender

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Medieval Latin lavandula, traditionally derived from the Latin verb lavare ('to wash'), referencing the historical use of the aromatic blossoms to scent bathwater and freshly laundered linens.

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Lavandula. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 17, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/lavandula
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