lota
lota · lotas
A spherical pot, specifically a water pot used for washing and ablution, typically…A spherical pot, specifically a water pot used for washing and ablution, typically made of brass.
/ˈləʊtə/
Meaning
2 senses(South Asia)A spherical pot, specifically a water pot used for washing and ablution, typically made of brass.
a globular water bottle used in Asia
A person who switches loyalties, especially from one political party to another, engaging in lotacracy.
Origin
From Hindi लोटा (loṭā) / Urdu لوٹا (loṭā).From Hindi लोटा (loṭā) / Urdu لوٹا (loṭā).
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