loti
ˈlɒti
maloti
Definition

Definition of loti - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
financeTECH.basic monetary unit of Lesotho's currencyTECH.
  • The price is five loti.
currency money unit
2.
money unitTECH.coin or banknote of Lesotho's currencyTECH.
  • He paid with a ten loti note.
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Images of loti

  • loti: coin or banknote of Lesotho's currency
    coin or banknote of Lesotho's currency

Origin of loti

Latin, lotus (lotus)

Examples of loti in a sentence

  • The vendor accepted payment in loti only.
  • The vendor gave me change in loti coins.
  • Loti is accepted in all local markets.

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  1. French:loti, ...
  2. German:Loti, ...
  3. Italian:loti, ...
  4. Spanish:moneda de Lesoto, billete de loti, ...
  5. Portuguese:loti, ...
  6. Chinese:洛蒂, 莱索托币, ...
  7. Japanese:ロティ, ...
  8. Arabic:لُوتِي, ...
  9. Hebrew:לוֹטִי, ...
  10. Russian:лоти, банкнота, ...
  11. Ukrainian:лоти, лоті, ...
  12. Hindi:लोती, ...
lotus
ˈloʊtəs

Definition of lotus - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
plantsaquatic plant of genus Nelumbo or Nymphaea
  • The lotus blooms beautifully in the pond.
nymphaea water lily
2.
religious symbolTECH.symbolic figure in various Asian religions, representing purity and enlightenmentTECH.
  • The deity was depicted seated on a lotus, symbolizing divine birth..
sacred lotus water lily
3.
poseTECH.short name for the cross-legged yoga sitting postureTECH.
  • She sat comfortably in lotus during meditation.
4.
mythologyRaremythical plant causing drowsiness and euphoriaRare
  • The sailors ate the lotus and forgot their homes.
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Images of lotus

  • lotus: aquatic plant of genus Nelumbo or Nymphaea
    aquatic plant of genus Nelumbo or Nymphaea
  • lotus: short name for the cross-legged yoga sitting posture
    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)

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.

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  1. French:lotus, position du lotus, ...
  2. German:Lotusblume, Lotussitz, ...
  3. Italian:loto, fiore di loto, ...
  4. Spanish:loto, posición de loto, ...
  5. Portuguese:lótus, ...
  6. Chinese:莲花, 莲花坐, ...
  7. Japanese:ハス, 蓮華, ...
  8. Arabic:لُوتُس, زَهْرَة اللوتِس, ...
  9. Hebrew:לוֹטוּס, פֶּרַח לוֹטוּס, ...
  10. Russian:лотос, поза лотоса, ...
  11. Ukrainian:лотос, квітка лотоса, ...
  12. Hindi:कमल, पद्मासन, ...
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