Indian lotus

noun

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

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Origin of Indian lotus

First recorded in 1900–05

Also called East Indian lotus, Egyptian lotus, sacred lotus.

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