egyptian water lily

Thân thiện

A white Egyptian water lily floats on the surface of a calm river.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A specific aquatic plant: The Egyptian water lily is a type of water lily (Nymphaea lotus) native to regions from Egypt to southeastern Africa. It is characterized by its white flowers and was considered sacred in ancient Egyptian culture.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • The painting depicted a serene pond filled with the Egyptian water lily.
  • Botanists study the Egyptian water lily for its historical and cultural significance.

Advanced Usage

• In historical or botanical contexts: The term is often used to specify this particular species in discussions of ancient Egyptian symbolism, art, or regional botany.
  • The Egyptian water lily, or white lotus, frequently appears in hieroglyphics.

Variants and Related Words

• White Egyptian lotus: A common synonym for the Egyptian water lily.
• Nymphaea lotus: The scientific (Latin) name for the species.
• White lotus: A general descriptive term, though it can refer to other species.

Synonyms

• White lotus
• White Egyptian lotus
• Nymphaea lotus (scientific name)

Related Phrases

• Sacred lotus of Egypt: A descriptive phrase highlighting its cultural importance.
  • The sacred lotus of Egypt was used in religious ceremonies.

Học thuật

Noun

1. white Egyptian lotus: water lily of Egypt to southeastern Africa; held sacred by the Egyptians

Từ đồng nghĩa

• lotus
• white lotus
• Egyptian water lily
• white lily
• Nymphaea lotus