lotus

UK
/ˈləʊtəs/
US
/ˈloʊtəs/

Translations

lotusnoun
lotuses
pl
UK
/ˈləʊtəs/
US
/ˈloʊtəs/
The lotus is a symbol of purity in many cultures.
Лотос является символом чистоты во многих культурах.
Synonyms
water lily
sacred lotus
Indian lotus
lotusadjective
UK
/ˈləʊ.təs/
US
/ˈloʊ.təs/
Used attributively before another noun: lotus seed, lotus tea, etc.

Definitions

lotusnoun
A type of aquatic plant with large, showy flowers, typically found in water gardens and ponds.
The lotus bloomed beautifully in the pond, adding a touch of elegance to the garden.
A symbol of purity and enlightenment in various cultures, particularly in Buddhism and Hinduism.
The lotus is often depicted in Buddhist art as a symbol of spiritual awakening.
A legendary fruit in Greek mythology that induces a state of dreamy forgetfulness and idleness.
In the Odyssey, the sailors who ate the lotus forgot their desire to return home.
A cross-legged sitting posture used in meditation and yoga (also lotus position).
He sat in lotus for an hour without moving.
lotusadjective
Made from, containing, or relating to the lotus plant.
She drank a soothing cup of lotus tea.