lavender cotton

American

noun

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

Etymology

Origin of lavender cotton

First recorded in 1520–30

Example Sentences

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

From "Dumplin'" by Julie Murphy

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

From Mayne Reid A Memoir of his Life by Reid, Elizabeth

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