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
  1. burbot
  2. a globular water bottle used in Asia