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lotus

lo·tus
L l

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [loh-tuh s]
    • /ˈloʊ təs/
    • /ˈləʊ.təs/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [loh-tuh s]
    • /ˈloʊ təs/

Definitions of lotus word

  • noun plural lotus a plant believed to be a jujube or elm, referred to in Greek legend as yielding a fruit that induced a state of dreamy and contented forgetfulness in those who ate it. 1
  • noun plural lotus the fruit itself. 1
  • noun plural lotus any aquatic plant of the genus Nelumbo, of the water lily family, having shieldlike leaves and showy, solitary flowers usually projecting above the water. 1
  • noun plural lotus any of several water lilies of the genus Nymphaea. 1
  • noun plural lotus a decorative motif derived from such a plant and used widely in ancient art, as on the capitals of Egyptian columns. 1
  • noun plural lotus any shrubby plant of the genus Lotus, of the legume family, having red, pink, yellow, or white flowers. 1

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Origin of lotus

First appearance:

before 1530
One of the 29% oldest English words
1530-40; < Latin lōtus, lōtos < Greek lōtós the lotus plant, perhaps of Semitic origin

Historical Comparancy

Parts of speech for Lotus

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

lotus popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 94% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

lotus usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for lotus

adj lotus

  • situated — Archaic. located; placed; situated.
  • sedentary — characterized by or requiring a sitting posture: a sedentary occupation.
  • in situ — in the original place

Antonyms for lotus

adj lotus

  • standing — rank or status, especially with respect to social, economic, or personal position, reputation, etc.: He had little standing in the community.

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