Lota
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Definition
Noun: 1. A small spherical water pot or bottle, typically made of brass or copper, used for carrying and storing water, especially in South Asia.
Usage
The word "lota" specifically refers to a traditional vessel. It is used as a countable noun. * He filled the lota with water from the well. * A brass lota is an essential item in many South Asian households.
Advanced Usage
- The "lota" is often associated with personal hygiene and ritual cleansing in various cultural and religious practices.
- For the prayer ritual, he purified himself using water from the lota.
Variants and Related Words
- There are no common variant spellings for "lota" in English. It is a loanword.
Synonyms
- Water pot
- Ewer (a more formal or historical term for a pitcher)
- Vessel (a general term for a container)
Related Phrases and Idioms
- There are no common English phrasal verbs or idioms specifically using the word "lota."
Noun
- burbot
- a globular water bottle used in Asia