What is another word for nelumbo?

Pronunciation: [nɛlˈʌmbə͡ʊ] (IPA)

Nelumbo is a term that is relatively uncommon within everyday conversation. It is the genus name for the lotus flower, which is often used as a symbol of purity and enlightenment. There are a few other terms that are synonymous with nelumbo, including sacred lotus and Indian lotus. Additionally, there are a few related terms that encompass other species within the lotus family, such as water lotus and American lotus. Despite their differences in appearance, all of these species share a similar cultural and spiritual significance, and have been referenced in various works of literature and art throughout history.

Synonyms for Nelumbo:

What are the hypernyms for Nelumbo?

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

    aquatic plants, Floral genera, water lilies.

What are the hyponyms for Nelumbo?

Hyponyms are more specific words categorized under a broader term, known as a hypernym.

What are the holonyms for Nelumbo?

Holonyms are words that denote a whole whose part is denoted by another word.

What are the meronyms for Nelumbo?

Meronyms are words that refer to a part of something, where the whole is denoted by another word.

Usage examples for Nelumbo

It was filled with pond-weed and nelumbo foliage.
"She Buildeth Her House"
Will Comfort
There were lotus ponds too, in which the glorious lily, nelumbo nucifera, is being grown for the sacrilegious purpose of being eaten!
"Unbeaten-Tracks-in-Japan"
Bird, Isabella L. (Isabella Lucy)

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