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lavender
A genus of plants with strongly scented, usually violet flowers. The fragrance is used for perfume, oils, and for calming purposes.
Im Sommer blüht der Lavendel in unserem Garten und zieht viele Bienen an.
In summer, the lavender blooms in our garden and attracts many bees.
lavender
A light, pale shade of purple that corresponds to the color of the lavender flower.
Sie hat die Wände ihres Schlafzimmers in einem beruhigenden Lavendel gestrichen.
She painted the walls of her bedroom in a calming lavender.
You can tell from the context whether the plant or the color is meant. Words like 'Garten' (garden), 'blühen' (to bloom), or 'Duft' (scent) refer to the plant. Words like 'streichen' (to paint), 'Kleid' (dress), or 'Farbton' (shade/color tone) point to the color.
Der Duft von Lavendel erinnert mich an den Sommer in Frankreich.
The scent of lavender reminds me of summer in France.
As a plant, lavender is often associated with its scent and its calming effect. Typical products are 'Lavendelöl' (lavender oil), 'Lavendeltee' (lavender tea), or 'Lavendelsäckchen' (lavender sachets).
Ein kleines Lavendelsäckchen im Schrank hält die Kleidung frisch.
A small lavender sachet in the closet keeps the clothes fresh.
When 'Lavendel' (lavender) describes a color, it is often used in the construction 'in Lavendel' (in lavender) or as an invariable adjective after a verb.
Sie trug ein elegantes Kleid in Lavendel.
She wore an elegant dress in lavender.
