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  2. Shades of violet - Wikipedia

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    At right is displayed the color lavender. This color may also be called lavender (floral) or floral lavender to distinguish it from the web color lavender. It is the color of the central part of the lavender flower. The first recorded use of the word lavender as a color term in English was in 1705. Since the color lavender has a hue code of 275 ...

  3. Lavender (color) - Wikipedia

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    Lavender is a light shade of purple or violet.It applies particularly to the color of the flower of the same name.The web color called lavender is displayed adjacent—it matches the color of the palest part of the flower; however, the more saturated color shown as floral lavender more closely matches the average color of the lavender flower as shown in the picture and is the tone of lavender ...

  4. Language of flowers - Wikipedia

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    Language of flowers. Floriography ( language of flowers) is a means of cryptological communication through the use or arrangement of flowers. Meaning has been attributed to flowers for thousands of years, and some form of floriography has been practiced in traditional cultures throughout Europe, Asia, and Africa.

  5. The secret queer history of flowers - AOL

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    LGBTQ communities have historically used the subtle language of flowers, such as lavender and green carnations, to communicate solidarity and belonging. The secret queer history of flowers Skip to ...

  6. Handkerchief code - Wikipedia

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    v. t. e. The handkerchief code (also known as the hanky code, the bandana code, and flagging) [1] is a system of color-coded cloth handkerchief or bandanas for non-verbally communicating one's interests in sexual activities and fetishes. The color of the handkerchief identifies a particular activity, and the pocket it is worn in (left or right ...

  7. The Hidden Meaning Behind 11 Popular Rose Colors

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    And while. Deep Red. Bright Red. Hot Pink. Light Pink. White. Lavender. A rose by any other name may smell just as sweet, but when you're gifting these beautiful buds it's important to take note ...

  8. Periwinkle (color) - Wikipedia

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    Periwinkle is a color in the blue and violet family. Its name is derived from the lesser periwinkle or myrtle herb ( Vinca minor) which bears flowers of the same color. The color periwinkle is also called lavender blue and light blue violet. [2] The color periwinkle may be considered a pale tint of purple-blue in the Munsell color system, or a ...

  9. Hanakotoba - Wikipedia

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    Hanakotoba. Hanakotoba (花言葉) is the Japanese form of the language of flowers. The language was meant to convey emotion and communicate directly to the recipient or viewer without needing the use of words.