English · Word Candidate

lotus

/ˈloʊtəs/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: lotuses · loti

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Meaning · English

Any of genus Nelumbo of aquatic plants in the family Nelumbonaceae.

Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

A water lily (Nymphaea), especially those of Egypt or India.

Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

What does “lotus” mean?

Any of genus Nelumbo of aquatic plants in the family Nelumbonaceae.

Is “lotus” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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