<p><strong>Noun</strong></p><ul><li>A pale bluish purple.</li><li>Any Old World plant or shrub belonging to the genus <em>Lavandula</em>, of the mint family, especially <em>L. angustifolia</em>, having spikes of fragrant, pale purple flowers.</li><li>The dried flowers or other parts of this plant placed among linen, clothes, etc., for scent or as a preservative.</li><li>Also called lavender water: Toilet water, aftershave, or the like, made with a solution of oil of lavender.</li></ul><p><strong>Adjective</strong></p><ul><li>Of the color lavender.</li><li>Informal: Of or relating to gay male sexual orientation.</li><li>(Of a man) Gay or effeminate.</li></ul>