lotus lotus /ˈloʊtəs/

noun

1. () Native to eastern Asia; widely cultivated for its large pink or white flowers  ( Indian lotus , Nelumbo nucifera , sacred lotus , lotus )
   native to eastern Asia; widely cultivated for its large pink or white flowers
     The lotus flower bloomed in the still waters of the pond.
   The lotus flower bloomed in the still waters of the pond.
   
   
2. White Egyptian lotus: water lily of Egypt to southeastern Africa; held sacred by the Egyptians  ( Egyptian water lily , lotus , Nymphaea lotus , white lily , white lotus )
   white Egyptian lotus: water lily of Egypt to southeastern Africa; held sacred by the Egyptians
   
   

 Lotus

1. Annual or perennial herbs or subshrubs  ( genus Lotus , Lotus )
   annual or perennial herbs or subshrubs