lotus
/'loutəs/ Cách viết khác : (lotos) /'loutəs/
Definition
- Noun:
- A type of aquatic plant: A plant, specifically a water lily, that grows in water. One notable species is the white Egyptian lotus, held sacred in ancient Egypt.
- A flowering plant of Eastern Asia: An annual or perennial herb or subshrub, native to eastern Asia, cultivated for its large, showy pink or white flowers.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- The pond was covered with beautiful lotus flowers.
- In many Asian cultures, the lotus is a symbol of purity and enlightenment.
Advanced Usage
"Lotus position": A cross-legged sitting posture used in meditation, with each foot placed on the opposite thigh.
- She sat in the lotus position to meditate.
"Lotus-eater": (From Greek mythology) A person who leads a lazy, dreamy, indifferent life of pleasure and luxury.
- After winning the lottery, he lived like a lotus-eater, forgetting all his responsibilities.
Variants and Related Words
- Lotos: An archaic spelling of "lotus."
- Nelumbo: The botanical genus name for the sacred lotus of Asia ().
- Nymphaea: The botanical genus name for water lilies, including species like the Egyptian lotus ().
Synonyms
- Water lily: A general term for aquatic plants of the family Nymphaeaceae, which includes lotuses.
- Sacred lotus: Specifically refers to .
Related Phrases
- "Lotus blossom": Refers to the flower of the lotus plant.
- The painting depicted a single lotus blossom on a still pond.
Related Idioms
- "To bloom like a lotus": To thrive or achieve beauty despite difficult or muddy surroundings, symbolizing purity and resilience.
- Despite her difficult childhood, she managed to bloom like a lotus, becoming a successful artist.
Noun
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white Egyptian lotus: water lily of Egypt to southeastern Africa; held sacred by the Egyptians
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annual or perennial herbs or subshrubs
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native to eastern Asia; widely cultivated for its large pink or white flowers
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