Indian lotus

American  

noun

1. a southern Asian lotus, Nelumbo nucifera, of the water lily family, having fragrant pink or rose flowers.

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Etymology

Origin of Indian lotus

First recorded in 1900–05

Example Sentences

The Indian lotus described by Herodotus is found in deposits of the Roman age.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 9, Slice 1 "Edwardes" to "Ehrenbreitstein" by Various

Indian lotus, which is held to be sacred to Vishnu, Brama, Mahadava, Durga, Lakshami and Saraswati as well as all the higher orders of Indian deities.

From Flowers and Flower-Gardens With an Appendix of Practical Instructions and Useful Information Respecting the Anglo-Indian Flower-Garden by Richardson, David Lester