lota

or lo·tah

[ loh-tuh ]

noun

1. (in India) a small container for water, usually of brass or copper and round in shape.

lota

/ ˈləʊtə /

noun

1. a globular water container, usually of brass, used in India, Myanmar, etc

Word History and Origins

Origin of lota¹

First recorded in 1800–10, lota is from the Hindi word lotā

Word History and Origins

Origin of lota¹

C19: from Hindi lotā

Example Sentences

The sepoy, a Brahmin, refused, saying: 'I have scoured my lota; you will defile it by your touch.'

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He hastened down and fetched his lota, and proceeded in the direction of the pool.

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The river forms a creek between two hills, one Lota, the other opening to another hill of inclosures well wooded.

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Lota was taken by her grandmother, and Lettice, with the support of Piers' arm, had a comfortable nap.

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Chief among these vessels is the lota, or globular bowl, universally used in ceremonial ablutions.

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