Lotus Meaning
/ˈloʊtəs/Definition, CEFR level B2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounA kind of aquatic plant, genus Nelumbo in the family Nelumbonaceae.
nounAny of genus Nelumbo of aquatic plants in the family Nelumbonaceae.
Sentence Examples
We have very big lotus leaves.
The lotus blossoms diffused an inexpressibly pleasant scent.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The pond was covered with many beautiful white ____ flowers during summer.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The beautiful ____ flower bloomed in the middle of the calm and clear pond during the summer today.
Word Origin & History
Unadapted borrowing from Latin lōtus, from Ancient Greek λωτός (lōtós). Doublet of lote. First attested in the 1540s. Ultimately from Hebrew לוֹט (lōṭ, “myrrh”, literally “covering, envelope”).
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"Since the '60s ended abruptly on January 1, 1970, everyone, protestors, police and all, fell to the ground in a full lotus."
— 1979, Charlie King, “Vaguely Reminiscent of the Sixties (The Story)”:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The pond was covered with many beautiful white ____ flowers during summer.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The beautiful ____ flower bloomed in the middle of the calm and clear pond during the summer today.