lavender cotton

noun

1. a silvery-gray, evergreen, woody composite plant, Santolina chamaecyparissus, of southern Europe, having yellow flower heads.

Word History and Origins

Origin of lavender cotton¹

First recorded in 1520–30

Example Sentences

A lavender cotton dress with a ruffled hem has a hood made from a draping technique from his native Finland for a traditional touch.

From Washington Times

Millie is a lavender cotton ball in her matching sweat suit, socks, and headband.

From Literature

This was accompanied by an infinitesimal prayer book, and a pair of lavender cotton gloves.

From Project Gutenberg

Now she lay across the bed, in crumpled lavender cotton and shabby pumps, very feminine, utterly cowed.

From Project Gutenberg