English Explanatory Dictionary

lotus seed

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. a fruit (nut) or seed (kernel) of a plant in the genus Nelumbo, particularly the species Nelumbo nucifera, as used in East Asian cuisine, traditional Chinese medicine and Chinese desserts.

Pronunciation

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Word forms

lotus seed lotus seeds

Synonyms

lotus nut
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