| 单词 | lote-eater |
| 释义 | > as lemmaslote-eater ΘΚΠ the world > action or operation > inaction > disinclination to act or listlessness > sloth or laziness > [noun] > lazy person > in luxurious ease > in Greek legend lote-eater1585 lotus-eater1670 lotophagist1828 1585 A. Golding tr. P. Mela Worke of Cosmographer i. vii. 12 The coast beginning at the same, (which the Loteaters [L. Lotophagi] are reported to haue possessed), from thence foorth to Phycus. 1587 A. Golding tr. Solinus Worthie Work xxxix. sig. S.iij In the innermost part of the bigger Syrt..inhabited the Loteaters [L. Lotophagos]. 1663 J. Mayne tr. Lucian Part of Lucian sig. Zz2 Your example of the Lote-eaters [Gk. Λωτοϕάγων], and instance of the Syrens, carry no resemblance to my case. 1841 Penny Cycl. XIX. 444/2 Zizyphus Lotus gave its name to the Lotophagi, or Lote-eaters, of Africa. < as lemmas |
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