lotus
/ˈloʊtəs/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: lotuses · loti
Sense 1
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).
Sense 2
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).
Common questions
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.