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Definition of lotus - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
plantsaquatic plant of genus Nelumbo or Nymphaea
- The lotus blooms beautifully in the pond.
2.
religious symbolTECH. symbolic figure in various Asian religions, representing purity and enlightenmentTECH.
- The deity was depicted seated on a lotus, symbolizing divine birth..
3.
poseTECH. short name for the cross-legged yoga sitting postureTECH.
- She sat comfortably in lotus during meditation.
4.
mythologyRare mythical plant causing drowsiness and euphoriaRare
- The sailors ate the lotus and forgot their homes.
Images of lotus
aquatic plant of genus Nelumbo or Nymphaea 
short name for the cross-legged yoga sitting posture
Expressions with lotus
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cross-legged sitting posture used in meditation
She practiced her meditation in the lotus position for an hour..
symbol of purity and enlightenment in cultures
The sacred lotus is revered in many Asian cultures.
person who lives in dreamy ease, avoiding real work
He is a lotus-eater, never worrying about work.
seed from the lotus plant used in food or medicine
Lotus seed is used in soups and herbal remedies.
lily-like aquatic flower revered by Ancient Egyptians
The blue lotus was sacred in ancient Egyptian rituals.
Origin of lotus
Greek, lotos (fruit)
Terms with lotus included in their meaning
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Nymphaea lotus
aquatic plant with white flowers native to East Africa and Southeast Asia
aquatic plant
American lotus with large leaves and yellow flowers
ingredient
seed from the lotus plant used in food or medicine
cooking symbolism
seeds from the lotus plant used in food or as a symbol
Examples of lotus in a sentence
The artist painted a serene lotus in the foreground. The monk meditated beside a blooming lotus. A lotus is often seen in traditional art. He practiced lotus to improve his flexibility. Lotus is essential for advanced yoga poses. The travelers were enchanted by the lotus's effects.
Eating the lotus made them lose track of time.
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- French:lotus, position du lotus, ...
- German:Lotusblume, Lotussitz, ...
- Italian:loto, fiore di loto, ...
- Spanish:loto, posición de loto, ...
- Portuguese:lótus, ...
- Chinese:莲花, 莲花坐, ...
- Japanese:ハス, 蓮華, ...
- Arabic:لُوتُس, زَهْرَة اللوتِس, ...
- Hebrew:לוֹטוּס, פֶּרַח לוֹטוּס, ...
- Russian:лотос, поза лотоса, ...
- Ukrainian:лотос, квітка лотоса, ...
- Hindi:कमल, पद्मासन, ...
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