blue lotus en · NOUN
Meanings
- A lily-like aquatic flower growing in Asia and North Africa, Nymphaea caerulea, revered by the Ancient Egyptians.
- An aquatic flower of species Nymphaea nouchali, native to the Indian subcontinent.
- A perennial aquatic flower native to tropical Asia and Queensland, Australia, of species Nelumbo nucifera, having attractive flowers and sometimes used in food.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| blue lotuses | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Synonyms
Indian lotus (Nelumbo nucifera) · blue star water lily (Nymphaea nouchali) · sacred lotus (Nelumbo nucifera) · bean of India (Nelumbo nucifera) · star lotus (Nymphaea nouchali) · lotus (Nelumbo nucifera) · blue Egyptian water lily (Nymphaea caerulea) · red and blue water lily (Nymphaea nouchali)