1. a type of water lily with large, often pink or white flowers, especially those sacred in Asian religions
2. in Greek mythology, a plant whose fruit causes forgetfulness and dreamy contentment
Usage: mythology

Examples

• The lotus flowers bloomed beautifully on the pond’s surface.
• In Buddhism, the lotus symbolizes purity and enlightenment.
• She painted a delicate lotus in watercolors.
• The temple garden featured a pool filled with pink lotus blossoms.
• In Homer’s Odyssey, the lotus-eaters forgot their desire to return home.
• The yoga studio was decorated with lotus imagery.