Definition of lavender in English:

lavender

noun ˈlav(ə)ndəˈlævəndər

mass noun

1A small aromatic evergreen shrub of the mint family, with narrow leaves and bluish-purple flowers, used in perfumery and medicine.
薰衣草
Genus Lavandula, family Labiatae
Example sentencesExamples
- But the vital feature of a garden is to have things you can touch and smell: rosemary, lavender and lemon-scented geraniums.
- A heady, often impenetrable mix of shrubs, herbs and wild flowers, such as lavender, myrtle, marjoram and thyme, its elusive scent permeates everything from the wine to the honey.
- We just stood there in the semidarkness of the back garden, with the smells of early blooming lavender, chamomile and mint filled the unusually warm air for late January.
- Plants were selected for their scent - rosemary, lavender, and sage, for instance.
- The Shakespeare Garden is planted with herbs referred to by Shakespeare in his plays, including mint, camomile, marjoram and lavender.
- There are also some permanent plants in the beds - mostly aromatics like lavender and salvia.
- Basil, marjoram and thyme grow well in small containers; bay, lavender and rosemary need larger ones.
- Stepping off the ferry, I am overwhelmed by the perfumes of rosemary, sage and lavender.
- On the way the aroma of fields of lavender, rosemary and pine fill the car, and everywhere the stately march of the thousands of cropped vines in the fields.
- And be sure to include herbs: fennel, oregano, lavender, bee balm, and sage.
- Shrub roses underplanted with catmint or lavender will seldom suffer from greenfly infestations.
- He used Mediterranean and dry-climate plants such as lavender, salvia, santolina, and other plants that conserve moisture.
- Climbing roses, jasmine and honeysuckle were trained up the walls and rosemary and lavender borders lined the flower beds.
- Compact herbs such as chives, dwarf basil, lavender, and oregano fit nicely into the openings of concrete blocks.
- Thyme, rosemary, marjoram and lavender will act as a magnet for bees and butterflies.
- They can be trimmed almost like a topiary, if you want to use miniature box, lavender or germander.
- The sensory garden would include scented flowers, such as lavender and honeysuckle, and a water feature.
- We've got hawthorn, gingko, elder, mullein, lavender, sage, thyme, echinacea, borage, yarrow and plenty of pine trees.
- Prune grey-leaved shrubs such as artemisia, lavender, sage and senecio to new shoots within 10 cm of the base.
- You also can plant lavender, oregano, thyme, rosemary and sage.
1. 1.1 A scented oil distilled from lavender flowers.
  薰衣草香油精
  lavender, like most essential oils, is kind to sore or infected skin
  as modifier a cake of lavender soap
  Example sentencesExamples
  Continual aching muscles can also be eased by mixing six drops each of eucalyptus and lavender oil together and then massaging the oil blend into the painful area.
  Or unwind after a hectic day by adding 3 drops each of lavender oil and rosewood oil to your evening bath.
  Blend ten drops each of rose and chamomile oil, and five drops each of lemon and lavender oil with 30 ml of almond oil.
  And to relieve insomnia, try putting a drop of basil, chamomile, clary sage or lavender onto your pillow at night.
  After drying between toes wash the towel in hot water and soap, with a few drops of lavender oil added.
  Insects are all repelled by potent essential oils, such as lavender oil.
  Pennyroyal oil or lavender oil brushed onto woodwork surrounding doorways and kitchen benches will also help to keep flies away.
  In summer days, if you attend outdoor parties, make sure to carry a small bottle of tea tree oil or lavender oil for insect bites.
  He mentioned that it took about a ton of lavender flowers to make a liter of lavender oil.
  The hand-painted, hand-dyed silk-velvet pillow is filled with chamomile, lavender, rosemary and flaxseed.
  To make your body oil dissolve nine drops of either lavender or rosemary essential oil in 20 millilitres of almond oil.
  Essential oils should almost never be used neat on skin - exceptions are lavender oil and tea tree oil in small amounts.
  I remember a mixture of cedar, rosemary, lavender and thyme in an oil base, but no quantities.
  Often I put lavender oil in my bath, because I love the fragrance; aromatherapists tell me it is supposed to be calming.
  For skin soothing benefits, try Roman or German chamomile, lavender, patchouli or sandalwood.
  Six drops each of eucalyptus oil and lavender oil mixed together and massaged into the painful area will also help.
  A few drops of lavender oil in a bowl of warm water, placed on a table away from windows, will also provide protection against bacteria.
  Essential oils such as lavender, peppermint, rosemary, geranium or sweet orange added to the foot bath will invigorate and help to soften skin.
  A few drops of peppermint or lavender oil added to a handkerchief or tissue and inhaled will also ease the nausea associated with travel sickness.
  His rose oils come from the Valley of Roses in Bulgaria, the vanilla comes from Madagascar, the lavender from Provence.
2. 1.2 Used in names of plants similar to lavender, e.g. cotton lavender, sea lavender.
  用于类似植物名称，如cotton lavender，sea lavenda.
  Example sentencesExamples
  Notice below what a striking complement the Yellow Lavender, with its chartreuse foliage and its creamy beige flower petals, is to the French Lavender.
  The little purple dots on top of the white sepals in the green circle above are about all that will remain of the Sea Lavender flowers when dried.
  Soft gray leaves give it its name, cotton lavender, also known as gray santolina.
  In another I'm going to plant Rocky Road French lavender.
3. 1.3informal Used in reference to effeminacy or homosexuality.
  〈非正式〉女人气；同性恋气质
  Rick is so hard-boiled that any touch of lavender is wiped away
  里克是一个饱经风霜、不动感情的人，丝毫没有女人的阴柔之气。
  Example sentencesExamples
  Like all their jewelry products it is in the finest aluminum and, as always, tinted lavender, the official lesbian color!
  In fact, he loathed the lavenders so much, he said he'd cross the street if he saw a homo approaching
4. 1.4dated Used in reference to refinement or gentility.
  〈非正式〉女人气；同性恋气质
  as modifier she had a certain lavender charm
  她有着某种温文尔雅的吸引力。
  Example sentencesExamples
  A faint air of lavendered family drama, hangs over proceedings, but the unusual context provides its own stimulus.
  In France they were known as chestnut gatherers; Brits called them lavender aunts.
2A pale blue colour with a trace of mauve.
淡紫色
romantic designs in old-fashioned tones of primrose, lavender, and rose
as modifier she wore a lavender silk dress
Example sentencesExamples
- Mama told me to wear my lavender morning dress and to plait my hair with the matching ribbons I had.
- He then found a tight-fitting lavender halter-top that matched almost perfectly.
- The walls were painted a calm lavender, with my mom's most recent doodlings of clouds.
- Walls, blinds and tablecloths were in misty shades of lavender blue and mauve.
- Allison picked out a nice lavender and white flower printed summer dress with loose straps and a cut along the side only going up as far as the knee.
- Her's were a soft lavender, the only time I'd ever see that color.
- Then suddenly they erupt with snapdragon-like flowers that range in color from white to pink, lavender and purple.
- The yellow and the lavender intermingled, one color coming in and out of the other.
- She wore a lavender linen robe with a wide violet sash wrapped around her midsection.
- Some are white, many in hues of lavender and lilac, pale mauves and deep purples, and a host of other colors.
- The flowers fade to a shade of lavender, so it looks like lots of different flowers on one plant.
- The walls were a light lavender, the floor and ceiling were white.
- Structures have been strengthened, archways rebuilt, mosaic floors retiled and chapels repainted - lavender blue, daffodil yellow, sunset red.
- She wears a dress of lavender and purples that blended so well together it stunned me.
- Most flowers are lavender, purple, or fluorescent pink.
- She wore icy lavender eyeshadow that was pale compared to her lightly tanned skin and dark purple lipstick outlined her lips.
- Its gracefully arching branches are loaded with clusters of cool pink flowers hinting of lavender.
- For example, in spring, the guests wear sky blue, grass green, pale rose, lavender, and buttercup yellow.
- A bit of pale, lavender blue thread looped around the needle's eye.
- The 20-30 light lavender, bell-shaped flowers are fertile and funnel shaped.

verbˈlav(ə)ndəˈlævəndər

[with object]

Perfume with lavender.
用薰衣草熏香
lavendered sheets

Origin

Middle English: from Anglo-Norman French lavendre, based on medieval Latin lavandula.

Definition of lavender in US English:

lavender

nounˈlævəndərˈlavəndər

1A small aromatic evergreen shrub of the mint family, with narrow leaves and bluish-purple flowers. Lavender has been widely used in perfumery and medicine since ancient times.
薰衣草
Genus Lavandula, family Labiatae
Example sentencesExamples
- A heady, often impenetrable mix of shrubs, herbs and wild flowers, such as lavender, myrtle, marjoram and thyme, its elusive scent permeates everything from the wine to the honey.
- Stepping off the ferry, I am overwhelmed by the perfumes of rosemary, sage and lavender.
- There are also some permanent plants in the beds - mostly aromatics like lavender and salvia.
- Climbing roses, jasmine and honeysuckle were trained up the walls and rosemary and lavender borders lined the flower beds.
- Thyme, rosemary, marjoram and lavender will act as a magnet for bees and butterflies.
- Basil, marjoram and thyme grow well in small containers; bay, lavender and rosemary need larger ones.
- The sensory garden would include scented flowers, such as lavender and honeysuckle, and a water feature.
- The Shakespeare Garden is planted with herbs referred to by Shakespeare in his plays, including mint, camomile, marjoram and lavender.
- On the way the aroma of fields of lavender, rosemary and pine fill the car, and everywhere the stately march of the thousands of cropped vines in the fields.
- Plants were selected for their scent - rosemary, lavender, and sage, for instance.
- We've got hawthorn, gingko, elder, mullein, lavender, sage, thyme, echinacea, borage, yarrow and plenty of pine trees.
- He used Mediterranean and dry-climate plants such as lavender, salvia, santolina, and other plants that conserve moisture.
- We just stood there in the semidarkness of the back garden, with the smells of early blooming lavender, chamomile and mint filled the unusually warm air for late January.
- You also can plant lavender, oregano, thyme, rosemary and sage.
- Compact herbs such as chives, dwarf basil, lavender, and oregano fit nicely into the openings of concrete blocks.
- And be sure to include herbs: fennel, oregano, lavender, bee balm, and sage.
- Prune grey-leaved shrubs such as artemisia, lavender, sage and senecio to new shoots within 10 cm of the base.
- But the vital feature of a garden is to have things you can touch and smell: rosemary, lavender and lemon-scented geraniums.
- Shrub roses underplanted with catmint or lavender will seldom suffer from greenfly infestations.
- They can be trimmed almost like a topiary, if you want to use miniature box, lavender or germander.
1. 1.1 The flowers and stalks of the lavender shrub dried and used to give a pleasant smell to clothes and bed linens.
  （衣服或床单等薰香用的）干薰衣草（花和茎）
  Example sentencesExamples
  As soon as you opened the closet door, you would be enveloped in the wonderful cleansing smell of lavender.
  Around the home dried lavender stalks can be burned like incense sticks or burned on the fire for their wonderful fragrance.
  It had been filled with holy water, and the priestesses had crushed dried leaves and flowers of lavender into it.
  Her bed was also fragrant, which smelled like lavender.
  Herb mixtures such as rosemary and lavender, mint, lavender or sage, and rosemary and southernwood or thyme is suitable.
  Place the lavender flowers in a wide jug and pour the cream over them.
  Serve with the best vanilla ice cream and a few lavender flowers if you like.
  I loved the smell of lavender but too much was making my sensitive nose twitch with annoyance.
  For the lavender honey: In a saucepan, simmer the honey and lavender over low heat until the aroma of the lavender is apparent, about 15 minutes.
  You can smell the lavender sachets on them, if not indeed the mothballs, and they seem to be made up of faded photographs and yellowing newspaper clippings.
  The smell of lavender is almost an aphrodisiac to me
  I am glad for the way the sun turns tear soaked eyelashes into rainbows, and the smell of lavender crushed between my fingers.
  I felt the cool comfort of the pillows below me, and the smell of sweet lavender filled my senses.
  They sport fabulous clusters of flowers in colors of red, pink, white, lavender, yellow, and shades of orange.
  There it was once again, faint but clearly distinguishable, the sweet smell of lavender and that mysterious something else.
  Sage, thyme, rosemary and lavender are also traditional herbal treatments.
2. 1.2 A scented oil distilled from lavender flowers.
  薰衣草香油精
  Example sentencesExamples
  I remember a mixture of cedar, rosemary, lavender and thyme in an oil base, but no quantities.
  Insects are all repelled by potent essential oils, such as lavender oil.
  Six drops each of eucalyptus oil and lavender oil mixed together and massaged into the painful area will also help.
  After drying between toes wash the towel in hot water and soap, with a few drops of lavender oil added.
  Or unwind after a hectic day by adding 3 drops each of lavender oil and rosewood oil to your evening bath.
  Pennyroyal oil or lavender oil brushed onto woodwork surrounding doorways and kitchen benches will also help to keep flies away.
  A few drops of lavender oil in a bowl of warm water, placed on a table away from windows, will also provide protection against bacteria.
  Continual aching muscles can also be eased by mixing six drops each of eucalyptus and lavender oil together and then massaging the oil blend into the painful area.
  His rose oils come from the Valley of Roses in Bulgaria, the vanilla comes from Madagascar, the lavender from Provence.
  To make your body oil dissolve nine drops of either lavender or rosemary essential oil in 20 millilitres of almond oil.
  Often I put lavender oil in my bath, because I love the fragrance; aromatherapists tell me it is supposed to be calming.
  For skin soothing benefits, try Roman or German chamomile, lavender, patchouli or sandalwood.
  He mentioned that it took about a ton of lavender flowers to make a liter of lavender oil.
  The hand-painted, hand-dyed silk-velvet pillow is filled with chamomile, lavender, rosemary and flaxseed.
  A few drops of peppermint or lavender oil added to a handkerchief or tissue and inhaled will also ease the nausea associated with travel sickness.
  And to relieve insomnia, try putting a drop of basil, chamomile, clary sage or lavender onto your pillow at night.
  In summer days, if you attend outdoor parties, make sure to carry a small bottle of tea tree oil or lavender oil for insect bites.
  Blend ten drops each of rose and chamomile oil, and five drops each of lemon and lavender oil with 30 ml of almond oil.
  Essential oils such as lavender, peppermint, rosemary, geranium or sweet orange added to the foot bath will invigorate and help to soften skin.
  Essential oils should almost never be used neat on skin - exceptions are lavender oil and tea tree oil in small amounts.
3. 1.3dated Used in reference to refinement or gentility.
  〈非正式〉女人气；同性恋气质
  as modifier she had a certain lavender charm
  她有着某种温文尔雅的吸引力。
  Example sentencesExamples
  A faint air of lavendered family drama, hangs over proceedings, but the unusual context provides its own stimulus.
  In France they were known as chestnut gatherers; Brits called them lavender aunts.
2A pale blue color with a trace of mauve.
淡紫色
Example sentencesExamples
- Its gracefully arching branches are loaded with clusters of cool pink flowers hinting of lavender.
- Most flowers are lavender, purple, or fluorescent pink.
- A bit of pale, lavender blue thread looped around the needle's eye.
- She wore a lavender linen robe with a wide violet sash wrapped around her midsection.
- She wore icy lavender eyeshadow that was pale compared to her lightly tanned skin and dark purple lipstick outlined her lips.
- Structures have been strengthened, archways rebuilt, mosaic floors retiled and chapels repainted - lavender blue, daffodil yellow, sunset red.
- Her's were a soft lavender, the only time I'd ever see that color.
- He then found a tight-fitting lavender halter-top that matched almost perfectly.
- She wears a dress of lavender and purples that blended so well together it stunned me.
- The flowers fade to a shade of lavender, so it looks like lots of different flowers on one plant.
- The walls were a light lavender, the floor and ceiling were white.
- The yellow and the lavender intermingled, one color coming in and out of the other.
- The walls were painted a calm lavender, with my mom's most recent doodlings of clouds.
- Then suddenly they erupt with snapdragon-like flowers that range in color from white to pink, lavender and purple.
- Mama told me to wear my lavender morning dress and to plait my hair with the matching ribbons I had.
- For example, in spring, the guests wear sky blue, grass green, pale rose, lavender, and buttercup yellow.
- The 20-30 light lavender, bell-shaped flowers are fertile and funnel shaped.
- Some are white, many in hues of lavender and lilac, pale mauves and deep purples, and a host of other colors.
- Walls, blinds and tablecloths were in misty shades of lavender blue and mauve.
- Allison picked out a nice lavender and white flower printed summer dress with loose straps and a cut along the side only going up as far as the knee.

verbˈlævəndərˈlavəndər

[with object]

Perfume with lavender.
用薰衣草熏香

Origin

Middle English: from Anglo-Norman French lavendre, based on medieval Latin lavandula.

词汇	lavender
释义	Definition of lavender in English: lavender noun ˈlav(ə)ndəˈlævəndər mass noun 1A small aromatic evergreen shrub of the mint family, with narrow leaves and bluish-purple flowers, used in perfumery and medicine. 薰衣草 Genus Lavandula, family Labiatae Example sentencesExamples But the vital feature of a garden is to have things you can touch and smell: rosemary, lavender and lemon-scented geraniums. A heady, often impenetrable mix of shrubs, herbs and wild flowers, such as lavender, myrtle, marjoram and thyme, its elusive scent permeates everything from the wine to the honey. We just stood there in the semidarkness of the back garden, with the smells of early blooming lavender, chamomile and mint filled the unusually warm air for late January. Plants were selected for their scent - rosemary, lavender, and sage, for instance. The Shakespeare Garden is planted with herbs referred to by Shakespeare in his plays, including mint, camomile, marjoram and lavender. There are also some permanent plants in the beds - mostly aromatics like lavender and salvia. Basil, marjoram and thyme grow well in small containers; bay, lavender and rosemary need larger ones. Stepping off the ferry, I am overwhelmed by the perfumes of rosemary, sage and lavender. On the way the aroma of fields of lavender, rosemary and pine fill the car, and everywhere the stately march of the thousands of cropped vines in the fields. And be sure to include herbs: fennel, oregano, lavender, bee balm, and sage. Shrub roses underplanted with catmint or lavender will seldom suffer from greenfly infestations. He used Mediterranean and dry-climate plants such as lavender, salvia, santolina, and other plants that conserve moisture. Climbing roses, jasmine and honeysuckle were trained up the walls and rosemary and lavender borders lined the flower beds. Compact herbs such as chives, dwarf basil, lavender, and oregano fit nicely into the openings of concrete blocks. Thyme, rosemary, marjoram and lavender will act as a magnet for bees and butterflies. They can be trimmed almost like a topiary, if you want to use miniature box, lavender or germander. The sensory garden would include scented flowers, such as lavender and honeysuckle, and a water feature. We've got hawthorn, gingko, elder, mullein, lavender, sage, thyme, echinacea, borage, yarrow and plenty of pine trees. Prune grey-leaved shrubs such as artemisia, lavender, sage and senecio to new shoots within 10 cm of the base. You also can plant lavender, oregano, thyme, rosemary and sage. 1.1 A scented oil distilled from lavender flowers. 薰衣草香油精 lavender, like most essential oils, is kind to sore or infected skin as modifier a cake of lavender soap Example sentencesExamples Continual aching muscles can also be eased by mixing six drops each of eucalyptus and lavender oil together and then massaging the oil blend into the painful area. Or unwind after a hectic day by adding 3 drops each of lavender oil and rosewood oil to your evening bath. Blend ten drops each of rose and chamomile oil, and five drops each of lemon and lavender oil with 30 ml of almond oil. And to relieve insomnia, try putting a drop of basil, chamomile, clary sage or lavender onto your pillow at night. After drying between toes wash the towel in hot water and soap, with a few drops of lavender oil added. Insects are all repelled by potent essential oils, such as lavender oil. Pennyroyal oil or lavender oil brushed onto woodwork surrounding doorways and kitchen benches will also help to keep flies away. In summer days, if you attend outdoor parties, make sure to carry a small bottle of tea tree oil or lavender oil for insect bites. He mentioned that it took about a ton of lavender flowers to make a liter of lavender oil. The hand-painted, hand-dyed silk-velvet pillow is filled with chamomile, lavender, rosemary and flaxseed. To make your body oil dissolve nine drops of either lavender or rosemary essential oil in 20 millilitres of almond oil. Essential oils should almost never be used neat on skin - exceptions are lavender oil and tea tree oil in small amounts. I remember a mixture of cedar, rosemary, lavender and thyme in an oil base, but no quantities. Often I put lavender oil in my bath, because I love the fragrance; aromatherapists tell me it is supposed to be calming. For skin soothing benefits, try Roman or German chamomile, lavender, patchouli or sandalwood. Six drops each of eucalyptus oil and lavender oil mixed together and massaged into the painful area will also help. A few drops of lavender oil in a bowl of warm water, placed on a table away from windows, will also provide protection against bacteria. Essential oils such as lavender, peppermint, rosemary, geranium or sweet orange added to the foot bath will invigorate and help to soften skin. A few drops of peppermint or lavender oil added to a handkerchief or tissue and inhaled will also ease the nausea associated with travel sickness. His rose oils come from the Valley of Roses in Bulgaria, the vanilla comes from Madagascar, the lavender from Provence. 1.2 Used in names of plants similar to lavender, e.g. cotton lavender, sea lavender. 用于类似植物名称，如cotton lavender，sea lavenda. Example sentencesExamples Notice below what a striking complement the Yellow Lavender, with its chartreuse foliage and its creamy beige flower petals, is to the French Lavender. The little purple dots on top of the white sepals in the green circle above are about all that will remain of the Sea Lavender flowers when dried. Soft gray leaves give it its name, cotton lavender, also known as gray santolina. In another I'm going to plant Rocky Road French lavender. 1.3informal Used in reference to effeminacy or homosexuality. 〈非正式〉女人气；同性恋气质 Rick is so hard-boiled that any touch of lavender is wiped away 里克是一个饱经风霜、不动感情的人，丝毫没有女人的阴柔之气。 Example sentencesExamples Like all their jewelry products it is in the finest aluminum and, as always, tinted lavender, the official lesbian color! In fact, he loathed the lavenders so much, he said he'd cross the street if he saw a homo approaching 1.4dated Used in reference to refinement or gentility. 〈非正式〉女人气；同性恋气质 as modifier she had a certain lavender charm 她有着某种温文尔雅的吸引力。 Example sentencesExamples A faint air of lavendered family drama, hangs over proceedings, but the unusual context provides its own stimulus. In France they were known as chestnut gatherers; Brits called them lavender aunts. 2A pale blue colour with a trace of mauve. 淡紫色 romantic designs in old-fashioned tones of primrose, lavender, and rose as modifier she wore a lavender silk dress Example sentencesExamples Mama told me to wear my lavender morning dress and to plait my hair with the matching ribbons I had. He then found a tight-fitting lavender halter-top that matched almost perfectly. The walls were painted a calm lavender, with my mom's most recent doodlings of clouds. Walls, blinds and tablecloths were in misty shades of lavender blue and mauve. Allison picked out a nice lavender and white flower printed summer dress with loose straps and a cut along the side only going up as far as the knee. Her's were a soft lavender, the only time I'd ever see that color. Then suddenly they erupt with snapdragon-like flowers that range in color from white to pink, lavender and purple. The yellow and the lavender intermingled, one color coming in and out of the other. She wore a lavender linen robe with a wide violet sash wrapped around her midsection. Some are white, many in hues of lavender and lilac, pale mauves and deep purples, and a host of other colors. The flowers fade to a shade of lavender, so it looks like lots of different flowers on one plant. The walls were a light lavender, the floor and ceiling were white. Structures have been strengthened, archways rebuilt, mosaic floors retiled and chapels repainted - lavender blue, daffodil yellow, sunset red. She wears a dress of lavender and purples that blended so well together it stunned me. Most flowers are lavender, purple, or fluorescent pink. She wore icy lavender eyeshadow that was pale compared to her lightly tanned skin and dark purple lipstick outlined her lips. Its gracefully arching branches are loaded with clusters of cool pink flowers hinting of lavender. For example, in spring, the guests wear sky blue, grass green, pale rose, lavender, and buttercup yellow. A bit of pale, lavender blue thread looped around the needle's eye. The 20-30 light lavender, bell-shaped flowers are fertile and funnel shaped. verbˈlav(ə)ndəˈlævəndər [with object] Perfume with lavender. 用薰衣草熏香 lavendered sheets Origin Middle English: from Anglo-Norman French lavendre, based on medieval Latin lavandula. Definition of lavender in US English: lavender nounˈlævəndərˈlavəndər 1A small aromatic evergreen shrub of the mint family, with narrow leaves and bluish-purple flowers. Lavender has been widely used in perfumery and medicine since ancient times. 薰衣草 Genus Lavandula, family Labiatae Example sentencesExamples A heady, often impenetrable mix of shrubs, herbs and wild flowers, such as lavender, myrtle, marjoram and thyme, its elusive scent permeates everything from the wine to the honey. Stepping off the ferry, I am overwhelmed by the perfumes of rosemary, sage and lavender. There are also some permanent plants in the beds - mostly aromatics like lavender and salvia. Climbing roses, jasmine and honeysuckle were trained up the walls and rosemary and lavender borders lined the flower beds. Thyme, rosemary, marjoram and lavender will act as a magnet for bees and butterflies. Basil, marjoram and thyme grow well in small containers; bay, lavender and rosemary need larger ones. The sensory garden would include scented flowers, such as lavender and honeysuckle, and a water feature. The Shakespeare Garden is planted with herbs referred to by Shakespeare in his plays, including mint, camomile, marjoram and lavender. On the way the aroma of fields of lavender, rosemary and pine fill the car, and everywhere the stately march of the thousands of cropped vines in the fields. Plants were selected for their scent - rosemary, lavender, and sage, for instance. We've got hawthorn, gingko, elder, mullein, lavender, sage, thyme, echinacea, borage, yarrow and plenty of pine trees. He used Mediterranean and dry-climate plants such as lavender, salvia, santolina, and other plants that conserve moisture. We just stood there in the semidarkness of the back garden, with the smells of early blooming lavender, chamomile and mint filled the unusually warm air for late January. You also can plant lavender, oregano, thyme, rosemary and sage. Compact herbs such as chives, dwarf basil, lavender, and oregano fit nicely into the openings of concrete blocks. And be sure to include herbs: fennel, oregano, lavender, bee balm, and sage. Prune grey-leaved shrubs such as artemisia, lavender, sage and senecio to new shoots within 10 cm of the base. But the vital feature of a garden is to have things you can touch and smell: rosemary, lavender and lemon-scented geraniums. Shrub roses underplanted with catmint or lavender will seldom suffer from greenfly infestations. They can be trimmed almost like a topiary, if you want to use miniature box, lavender or germander. 1.1 The flowers and stalks of the lavender shrub dried and used to give a pleasant smell to clothes and bed linens. （衣服或床单等薰香用的）干薰衣草（花和茎） Example sentencesExamples As soon as you opened the closet door, you would be enveloped in the wonderful cleansing smell of lavender. Around the home dried lavender stalks can be burned like incense sticks or burned on the fire for their wonderful fragrance. It had been filled with holy water, and the priestesses had crushed dried leaves and flowers of lavender into it. Her bed was also fragrant, which smelled like lavender. Herb mixtures such as rosemary and lavender, mint, lavender or sage, and rosemary and southernwood or thyme is suitable. Place the lavender flowers in a wide jug and pour the cream over them. Serve with the best vanilla ice cream and a few lavender flowers if you like. I loved the smell of lavender but too much was making my sensitive nose twitch with annoyance. For the lavender honey: In a saucepan, simmer the honey and lavender over low heat until the aroma of the lavender is apparent, about 15 minutes. You can smell the lavender sachets on them, if not indeed the mothballs, and they seem to be made up of faded photographs and yellowing newspaper clippings. The smell of lavender is almost an aphrodisiac to me I am glad for the way the sun turns tear soaked eyelashes into rainbows, and the smell of lavender crushed between my fingers. I felt the cool comfort of the pillows below me, and the smell of sweet lavender filled my senses. They sport fabulous clusters of flowers in colors of red, pink, white, lavender, yellow, and shades of orange. There it was once again, faint but clearly distinguishable, the sweet smell of lavender and that mysterious something else. Sage, thyme, rosemary and lavender are also traditional herbal treatments. 1.2 A scented oil distilled from lavender flowers. 薰衣草香油精 Example sentencesExamples I remember a mixture of cedar, rosemary, lavender and thyme in an oil base, but no quantities. Insects are all repelled by potent essential oils, such as lavender oil. Six drops each of eucalyptus oil and lavender oil mixed together and massaged into the painful area will also help. After drying between toes wash the towel in hot water and soap, with a few drops of lavender oil added. Or unwind after a hectic day by adding 3 drops each of lavender oil and rosewood oil to your evening bath. Pennyroyal oil or lavender oil brushed onto woodwork surrounding doorways and kitchen benches will also help to keep flies away. A few drops of lavender oil in a bowl of warm water, placed on a table away from windows, will also provide protection against bacteria. Continual aching muscles can also be eased by mixing six drops each of eucalyptus and lavender oil together and then massaging the oil blend into the painful area. His rose oils come from the Valley of Roses in Bulgaria, the vanilla comes from Madagascar, the lavender from Provence. To make your body oil dissolve nine drops of either lavender or rosemary essential oil in 20 millilitres of almond oil. Often I put lavender oil in my bath, because I love the fragrance; aromatherapists tell me it is supposed to be calming. For skin soothing benefits, try Roman or German chamomile, lavender, patchouli or sandalwood. He mentioned that it took about a ton of lavender flowers to make a liter of lavender oil. The hand-painted, hand-dyed silk-velvet pillow is filled with chamomile, lavender, rosemary and flaxseed. A few drops of peppermint or lavender oil added to a handkerchief or tissue and inhaled will also ease the nausea associated with travel sickness. And to relieve insomnia, try putting a drop of basil, chamomile, clary sage or lavender onto your pillow at night. In summer days, if you attend outdoor parties, make sure to carry a small bottle of tea tree oil or lavender oil for insect bites. Blend ten drops each of rose and chamomile oil, and five drops each of lemon and lavender oil with 30 ml of almond oil. Essential oils such as lavender, peppermint, rosemary, geranium or sweet orange added to the foot bath will invigorate and help to soften skin. Essential oils should almost never be used neat on skin - exceptions are lavender oil and tea tree oil in small amounts. 1.3dated Used in reference to refinement or gentility. 〈非正式〉女人气；同性恋气质 as modifier she had a certain lavender charm 她有着某种温文尔雅的吸引力。 Example sentencesExamples A faint air of lavendered family drama, hangs over proceedings, but the unusual context provides its own stimulus. In France they were known as chestnut gatherers; Brits called them lavender aunts. 2A pale blue color with a trace of mauve. 淡紫色 Example sentencesExamples Its gracefully arching branches are loaded with clusters of cool pink flowers hinting of lavender. Most flowers are lavender, purple, or fluorescent pink. A bit of pale, lavender blue thread looped around the needle's eye. She wore a lavender linen robe with a wide violet sash wrapped around her midsection. She wore icy lavender eyeshadow that was pale compared to her lightly tanned skin and dark purple lipstick outlined her lips. Structures have been strengthened, archways rebuilt, mosaic floors retiled and chapels repainted - lavender blue, daffodil yellow, sunset red. Her's were a soft lavender, the only time I'd ever see that color. He then found a tight-fitting lavender halter-top that matched almost perfectly. She wears a dress of lavender and purples that blended so well together it stunned me. The flowers fade to a shade of lavender, so it looks like lots of different flowers on one plant. The walls were a light lavender, the floor and ceiling were white. The yellow and the lavender intermingled, one color coming in and out of the other. The walls were painted a calm lavender, with my mom's most recent doodlings of clouds. Then suddenly they erupt with snapdragon-like flowers that range in color from white to pink, lavender and purple. Mama told me to wear my lavender morning dress and to plait my hair with the matching ribbons I had. For example, in spring, the guests wear sky blue, grass green, pale rose, lavender, and buttercup yellow. The 20-30 light lavender, bell-shaped flowers are fertile and funnel shaped. Some are white, many in hues of lavender and lilac, pale mauves and deep purples, and a host of other colors. Walls, blinds and tablecloths were in misty shades of lavender blue and mauve. Allison picked out a nice lavender and white flower printed summer dress with loose straps and a cut along the side only going up as far as the knee. verbˈlævəndərˈlavəndər [with object] Perfume with lavender. 用薰衣草熏香 Origin Middle English: from Anglo-Norman French lavendre, based on medieval Latin lavandula.
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