lotus
noun
a plant believed to be a jujube or elm, referred to in Greek legend as yielding a fruit that induced a state of dreamy and contented forgetfulness in those who ate it.
lotuses
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pluralof lotus.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Spectacular celadons in forms that imitate lotuses, gourds or melons decorated with delicate inlaid and under-carved designs demonstrate peak Goryeo dynasty craftsmanship.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 6, 2026
Plum blossom is a well-liked flower known in China for persevering amid harshness, while lotuses convey peace in the Chinese language.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 10, 2023
There are busier spots in town, perhaps above all the tourist-besieged Huxinting Teahouse, an ornate pavilion rising on stilts over a lake of lotuses.
From New York Times ● Oct. 12, 2021
A tradition that likely started around the late 10th century, foot binding was designed to turn a woman's feet into 3-inch-long "golden lotuses" by folding the toes under and binding them tightly.
From Salon ● Jul. 26, 2021
He had the candles ready on the countertop, standing in brass holders shaped like lotuses, but they ate under the glow of the copper-shaded ceiling lamp that hung over the table.
From "Interpreter of Maladies" by Jhumpa Lahiri
