A cordial containing tincture of lavender and rosemary, with cinnamon, nutmeg, and red sanders (and sometimes other ingredients), used especially in the treatment of nervous disorders.
Origin
Early 19th century; earliest use found in Edinburgh Medical and Surgical Journal.
Definition of red lavender in US English:
red lavender
noun
historical
A cordial containing tincture of lavender and rosemary, with cinnamon, nutmeg, and red sanders (and sometimes other ingredients), used especially in the treatment of nervous disorders.
Origin
Early 19th century; earliest use found in Edinburgh Medical and Surgical Journal.