English Explanatory Dictionary

blue lotus

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A lily-like aquatic flower growing in Asia and North Africa, Nymphaea caerulea, revered by the Ancient Egyptians.
  2. Nymphaea nouchali, an aquatic flower native to the Indian subcontinent.
  3. A perennial aquatic flower native to tropical Asia and Queensland, Australia, Nelumbo nucifera, having attractive flowers and sometimes used in food.

Word forms

blue lotus blue lotuses

Synonyms

blue Egyptian water lily red and blue water lily blue star water lily star lotus Indian lotus sacred lotus bean of India lotus
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