What is another word for a lotus?

Pronunciation: [ɐ lˈə͡ʊtəs] (IPA)

A lotus, also known as the sacred lotus or Nelumbo nucifera, is a unique and beautiful aquatic plant with various synonyms. Some alternate words for the lotus are water lily, Indian lotus, Chinese water lily, Egyptian water lily, and pink lotus. It is a versatile plant with roots in muddy soil and leaves that float on the water's surface. In Hinduism and Buddhism, the lotus is a sacred symbol of divine purity and enlightenment. Its large, fragrant flower blooms are used in various traditional medicines and herbal remedies. Despite originating in Asia, the lotus has become a beloved plant worldwide due to its stunning beauty and spiritual significance.

What are the hypernyms for A lotus?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Famous quotes with A lotus

  • You must be a lotus, unfolding its petals when the sun rises in the sky, unaffected by the slush where it is born or even the water which sustains it!
    Sai Baba
  • All great talents are never found in rich exquisite locales with perfect setting that enhance their creative works, but on the contrary are found in the most obnoxious circumstances yet are unaffected by them and create masterpieces at the most unpredictable situations, just like a lotus flower blossoming in a muddy pond!
    RAMANA PEMMARAJU
  • Like a lotus plunging to the surface of a pond to embrace the light from its muddy darkness, truth always rises with time.
    Suzy Kassem
  • Pillowed on a lotus flower, Gathered in a summer hour, Rides he o'er the mountain wave Which would be a tall ship's grave! At his back his bow is slung, Sugar-cane, with wild bees strung,—
    Letitia Elizabeth Landon
  • O! Lover, Enjoyment on the soft body of a lotus is always risky and inconsistent because its route is always surrounded by thorns.
    Manmohan Acharya

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