Nymphaea caerulea

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Definition

Noun 1. A species of water lily: Nymphaea caerulea is a specific type of aquatic flowering plant, known for its distinctive blue or bluish-lily pads and flowers. 2. Blue Egyptian lotus: This is the common name for Nymphaea caerulea, a plant historically significant in ancient Egyptian culture and iconography.

Usage
  • is often depicted in ancient Egyptian art.
  • Botanists study the unique properties of .
  • The Blue Egyptian lotus, or , was a sacred symbol.
Advanced Usage
  • In historical/archaeological context: The term is used to refer to the specific plant species represented in artifacts, rituals, and mythology of ancient Egypt, often associated with rebirth and the sun.
    • The tomb paintings featured offerings of Nymphaea caerulea.
Variants and Related Words
  • Blue lotus: A more general common name for .
  • Sacred blue lily: Another descriptive name highlighting its historical and cultural significance.
  • Nymphaea: The genus name for water lilies, to which this species belongs.
Synonyms
  • Blue Egyptian lotus
  • Blue lotus
  • Sacred blue lily (in historical contexts)
Related Terms (Not Synonyms)
  • Water lily: The general family of aquatic plants ().
  • Lotus: Often used interchangeably in historical contexts, though true lotuses belong to the genus .
Noun
  1. blue Egyptian lotus: held sacred by the Egyptians

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