Lotus Definition
lōtəs
noun
A fruit inducing a dreamy languor and forgetfulness.
Webster's New World
The edible seed, leaf, or rhizome of either of these plants.
American Heritage
Any of a genus (Lotus) of plants of the pea family, with irregular, pinnate leaves and yellow, purple, or white flowers.
Webster's New World
Any of various waterlilies, esp. the white lotus (Nymphaea lotus), once sacred in Egypt, or the pink or white Asian lotus (Nelumbo nucifera), used as a religious symbol in Hinduism and Buddhism.
Webster's New World
Any of several water lilies, especially Nymphaea caerula or N. lotus.
American Heritage
Synonyms:
- Nelumbo nucifera
- sacred lotus
- Indian lotus
- genus Lotus
- Nymphaea lotus
- egyptian-water-lily
- white lily
- white lotus
Origin of Lotus
Latin lōtus name of several plants from Greek lōtos
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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From Latin lōtus
From Wiktionary
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