lotus
/ˈloʊtəs/
noun
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.