lotus

noun

1. Any of genus Nelumbo of aquatic plants in the family Nelumbonaceae.
2. A water lily (Nymphaea), especially those of Egypt or India.
3. A legendary plant eaten by the Lotophagi of the Odyssey that caused drowsiness and euphoria.
4. A number of other plants bearing lotus in their scientific or common names (see Derived terms below).
5. A number of other plants bearing lotus in their scientific or common names (see Derived terms below).
6. A number of other plants bearing lotus in their scientific or common names (see Derived terms below).
7. An architectural motif of ancient Egyptian temples.
8. (abbreviation, alt-of, ellipsis)Ellipsis of lotus position.

   “Since the '60s ended abruptly on January 1, 1970, everyone, protestors, police and all, fell to the ground in a full lotus.”

name

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