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1. either of two Egyptian water lilies of the genus Nymphaea, as N. caerulea (blue lotus), having light blue flowers, or N. lotus (white lotus), having white flowers.2. See Indian lotus.
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lotus — [lōt′əs] n. [L < Gr lōtos < Heb lōṭ] 1. Gr. Legend a) a fruit that was supposed to induce a dreamy languor and forgetfulness b) the plant bearing this fruit, variously supposed to be the date, the jujube, etc. 2. any of various waterlilies … English World dictionary
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