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plural lotuses also lotus
1
or less commonly lotos
: a fruit eaten by the lotus-eaters and considered to cause indolence and dreamy contentment
also
: a tree (such as Zizyphus lotus of the buckthorn family) reputed to bear this fruit
2
: any of various water lilies including several represented in ancient Egyptian and Hindu art and religious symbolism
3
[New Latin, from Latin]
a
: any of a genus (Lotus) of widely distributed upright herbs or subshrubs of the legume family
b
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This lotus flower Lego set is a perennial favorite among kids and adults alike.
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Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 1 Apr. 2026
The fried lotus root and pan seared shumai dumplings were recommended.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Feb. 2026
Catholic Charities’ mission is symbolized in its logo, a lotus, which Worth said represents beauty growing in murky waters, comparing the flower to the work Catholic Charities does to assist people in need of housing.
—Jake Ramsey, Oklahoma Watch, 4 Feb. 2026
Featuring diamonds and rubies in a lotus flower and Mughal arch motif, the tiara—which was worn once by the late Queen Elizabeth II during a trip to Malta in 2005—is the largest diadem seen on Kate to date.
—Emily Chan, Vogue, 20 Dec. 2025
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Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 1 Apr. 2026
The fried lotus root and pan seared shumai dumplings were recommended.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Feb. 2026
Catholic Charities’ mission is symbolized in its logo, a lotus, which Worth said represents beauty growing in murky waters, comparing the flower to the work Catholic Charities does to assist people in need of housing.
—Jake Ramsey, Oklahoma Watch, 4 Feb. 2026
Featuring diamonds and rubies in a lotus flower and Mughal arch motif, the tiara—which was worn once by the late Queen Elizabeth II during a trip to Malta in 2005—is the largest diadem seen on Kate to date.
—Emily Chan, Vogue, 20 Dec. 2025
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“Lotus.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lotus. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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lotus
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lo·tus
ˈlōt-əs 
: any of various water lilies including several represented in ancient Egyptian and Hindu art
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