English Explanatory Dictionary

lota

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A spherical pot, specifically a water pot used for washing and ablution, typically made of brass.
  2. A person who switches loyalties, especially from one political party to another, engaging in lotacracy.

Pronunciation

/ˈləʊtə/

Word forms

lota lotas

Etymology

From Hindi लोटा (loṭā) / Urdu لوٹا (loṭā). (person who switches loyalties): From the fact that the lota pot has a tendency to fall over and roll around, as it is not stable sitting on its base.

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