lotus

/ˈloʊtəs/
noun
  1. A type of water plant with large, often pink or white flowers, that grows in ponds and lakes, especially in Asia.
    • The pond was covered with beautiful pink lotus flowers in the summer.
    • In many cultures, the lotus is a symbol of purity and rebirth.
    • She took a photo of a single white lotus floating on the water.
  2. A type of fruit or plant from the Mediterranean region, especially the fruit of the lotus tree, which was said in ancient stories to make people feel sleepy and forgetful.
    • The lotus fruit was considered a delicacy in ancient Egypt.
    • In the Odyssey, eating the lotus made sailors want to stay on the island forever.
    • Some historians believe the lotus plant mentioned in old texts is a type of jujube.
  3. A sitting position in yoga and meditation, with the feet placed on the opposite thighs.
    • She sat in lotus position and closed her eyes to meditate.
    • The yoga teacher demonstrated the lotus pose for the class.
    • It took him months of practice to sit comfortably in full lotus.
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