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10 Language-to-English DictionariesLotus
Pronunciation / Transliteration: lo-tus
"Die Lotusblume wächst in ruhigen Gewässern."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A type of aquatic plant with large, flat leaves and beautiful flowers, often found in ponds and lakes.
"The lotus flower bloomed beautifully on the surface of the tranquil pond." - 2
A symbol of purity and enlightenment in various cultures, particularly in Eastern religions.
"In Buddhism, the lotus represents spiritual awakening and the journey towards enlightenment."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'lotus' comes from the Latin 'lotus', which in turn derives from the Greek 'lotos'. The term has been used since ancient times to refer to various plants, particularly those in the family Nymphaeaceae, which are known for their beautiful flowers and significance in various cultures, especially in ancient Egypt and India.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Lotus" is said worldwide
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lotus
Transliteration: lo-tus
"Le lotus est souvent associé à la pureté dans la culture asiatique."
Lotus
Transliteration: lo-tus
"Die Lotusblume wächst in ruhigen Gewässern."
lotus
Transliteration: lo-tus
"Il fiore di loto è un simbolo di purezza."
loto
Transliteration: lo-to
"El loto es conocido por su belleza en el agua."
lótus
Transliteration: lo-tus
"O lótus é um símbolo de pureza na cultura oriental."
कमल
Transliteration: kamal
"कमल का फूल भारतीय संस्कृति में पवित्र माना जाता है।"
莲花
Transliteration: lián huā
"莲花在中国文化中象征着纯洁。"
연꽃
Transliteration: yeonkkot
"연꽃은 불교에서 깨달음을 상징합니다."
蓮
Transliteration: hasu
"蓮は日本の文化で純粋さを象徴しています。"
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