lotus

[ loh-tuhs ]

/ ˈloʊ təs /

SEE SYNONYMS FOR lotus ON THESAURUS.COM

noun, plural lo·tus·es.

a plant believed to be a jujube or elm, referred to in Greek legend as yielding a fruit that induced a state of dreamy and contented forgetfulness in those who ate it.

the fruit itself.

any aquatic plant of the genus Nelumbo, of the water lily family, having shieldlike leaves and showy, solitary flowers usually projecting above the water.

any of several water lilies of the genus Nymphaea.

a decorative motif derived from such a plant and used widely in ancient art, as on the capitals of Egyptian columns.

any shrubby plant of the genus Lotus, of the legume family, having red, pink, yellow, or white flowers.

Origin of lotus

1530–40; <Latin lōtus, lōtos<Greek lōtós the lotus plant, perhaps of Semitic origin

Words nearby lotus

Lotta, lotte, lottery, Lottie, lotto, lotus, lotus-eater, Lotus of the Good Law, lotus position, Lotus Sutra, Lotze

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Example sentences from the Web for lotus

The Lotus and the Storm turns out to be a grand, haunted melodrama with elements of camp, delivered in fragmentary reveries.
A Different Kind of Vietnam Story|J.T. Price|October 9, 2014|DAILY BEAST
I was doing yoga and the lotus position, and I was trying to think of what would represent where I am now in my life.
‘American Idol’ Bandleader Rickey Minor on His Favorite Performance and What It Takes to Win|Kevin Fallon|May 20, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The lotus flower symbolized rebirth, and the red lotus is the lotus of compassion.
‘American Idol’ Bandleader Rickey Minor on His Favorite Performance and What It Takes to Win|Kevin Fallon|May 20, 2014|DAILY BEAST
He wants to find one of the plants most elusive to him: the lotus flower, native to Asia.
Rodrigo de la Calle Is Spain’s Vegetable Whisperer|Kara Cutruzzula|March 19, 2014|DAILY BEAST

Measuring 2,500 sq ft, the suite boasts three bedrooms, a fruit garden, an open air shower and its own lotus pond.
Camilla Stays At $5,500-a-Night Indian Ayurvedic Resort To Cure Her Sinusitis|Tom Sykes|November 1, 2012|DAILY BEAST
Here we all unconsciously eat the lotus in some occult fashion, are straightway bewitched and held willing captives.
A Truthful Woman in Southern California|Kate Sanborn
On an Egyptian mural painting are seen parties of men snaring ducks among papyrus and lotus plants.
Needlework As Art|Marian Alford
I know you will be disappointed when you learn that Lotus Blossom's dear little kitten cannot play with her tail.
Our Little Japanese Cousin|Mary Hazelton Wade
I can never forget the day when I owed my life to your lotus hands.
Tales of the Sun|Mrs. Howard Kingscote
The Libyan lotus is a shrub like a bramble, the berries like the myrtle, purple when ripe, and about the size of an olive.
The Lusiad|Lus de Cames

British Dictionary definitions for lotus

lotus

/ (ˈləʊtəs) /

noun

(in Greek mythology) a fruit that induces forgetfulness and a dreamy languor in those who eat it

the plant bearing this fruit, thought to be the jujube, the date, or any of various other plants

any of several water lilies of tropical Africa and Asia, esp the white lotus (Nymphaea lotus), which was regarded as sacred in ancient Egypt

a similar plant, Nelumbo nucifera, which is the sacred lotus of India, China, and Tibet and also sacred in Egypt: family Nelumbonaceae

a representation of such a plant, common in Hindu, Buddhist, and ancient Egyptian carving and decorative art

any leguminous plant of the genus Lotus, of the Old World and North America, having yellow, pink, or white pealike flowers

Also called (rare): lotos

Word Origin for lotus

C16: via Latin from Greek lōtos, from Semitic; related to Hebrew lōt myrrh

Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

单词	lotus
释义	lotus [ loh-tuhs ] / ˈloʊ təs / SEE SYNONYMS FOR lotus ON THESAURUS.COM noun, plural lo·tus·es. a plant believed to be a jujube or elm, referred to in Greek legend as yielding a fruit that induced a state of dreamy and contented forgetfulness in those who ate it. the fruit itself. any aquatic plant of the genus Nelumbo, of the water lily family, having shieldlike leaves and showy, solitary flowers usually projecting above the water. any of several water lilies of the genus Nymphaea. a decorative motif derived from such a plant and used widely in ancient art, as on the capitals of Egyptian columns. any shrubby plant of the genus Lotus, of the legume family, having red, pink, yellow, or white flowers. Origin of lotus 1530–40; <Latin lōtus, lōtos<Greek lōtós the lotus plant, perhaps of Semitic origin Words nearby lotus Lotta, lotte, lottery, Lottie, lotto, lotus, lotus-eater, Lotus of the Good Law, lotus position, Lotus Sutra, Lotze Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for lotus The Lotus and the Storm turns out to be a grand, haunted melodrama with elements of camp, delivered in fragmentary reveries. A Different Kind of Vietnam Story\|J.T. Price\|October 9, 2014\|DAILY BEAST I was doing yoga and the lotus position, and I was trying to think of what would represent where I am now in my life. ‘American Idol’ Bandleader Rickey Minor on His Favorite Performance and What It Takes to Win\|Kevin Fallon\|May 20, 2014\|DAILY BEAST The lotus flower symbolized rebirth, and the red lotus is the lotus of compassion. ‘American Idol’ Bandleader Rickey Minor on His Favorite Performance and What It Takes to Win\|Kevin Fallon\|May 20, 2014\|DAILY BEAST He wants to find one of the plants most elusive to him: the lotus flower, native to Asia. Rodrigo de la Calle Is Spain’s Vegetable Whisperer\|Kara Cutruzzula\|March 19, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Measuring 2,500 sq ft, the suite boasts three bedrooms, a fruit garden, an open air shower and its own lotus pond. Camilla Stays At $5,500-a-Night Indian Ayurvedic Resort To Cure Her Sinusitis\|Tom Sykes\|November 1, 2012\|DAILY BEAST Here we all unconsciously eat the lotus in some occult fashion, are straightway bewitched and held willing captives. A Truthful Woman in Southern California\|Kate Sanborn On an Egyptian mural painting are seen parties of men snaring ducks among papyrus and lotus plants. Needlework As Art\|Marian Alford I know you will be disappointed when you learn that Lotus Blossom's dear little kitten cannot play with her tail. Our Little Japanese Cousin\|Mary Hazelton Wade I can never forget the day when I owed my life to your lotus hands. Tales of the Sun\|Mrs. Howard Kingscote The Libyan lotus is a shrub like a bramble, the berries like the myrtle, purple when ripe, and about the size of an olive. The Lusiad\|Lus de Cames British Dictionary definitions for lotus lotus / (ˈləʊtəs) / noun (in Greek mythology) a fruit that induces forgetfulness and a dreamy languor in those who eat it the plant bearing this fruit, thought to be the jujube, the date, or any of various other plants any of several water lilies of tropical Africa and Asia, esp the white lotus (Nymphaea lotus), which was regarded as sacred in ancient Egypt a similar plant, Nelumbo nucifera, which is the sacred lotus of India, China, and Tibet and also sacred in Egypt: family Nelumbonaceae a representation of such a plant, common in Hindu, Buddhist, and ancient Egyptian carving and decorative art any leguminous plant of the genus Lotus, of the Old World and North America, having yellow, pink, or white pealike flowers Also called (rare): lotos Word Origin for lotus C16: via Latin from Greek lōtos, from Semitic; related to Hebrew lōt myrrh Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to lotus situated, sedentary, in situ
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lotus

noun, plural lo·tus·es.

Origin of lotus

Words nearby lotus

Example sentences from the Web for lotus

British Dictionary definitions for lotus

noun

Word Origin for lotus

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