lotus-eater
lotus-eater · lotus-eaters
лотофаги
лотофаги
Lotophage, Lotosesser
A member of the legendary people living on an island dominated by the lotus tree, who…A member of the legendary people living on an island dominated by the lotus tree, who have forgotten their homes due to the fruits' narcotic and stupefying effect.
Meaning
2 senses(Greek)A member of the legendary people living on an island dominated by the lotus tree, who have forgotten their homes due to the fruits' narcotic and stupefying effect.
Lotophage, Lotosesser
лотофа́гиlotofági
лотофа́гиlotofáhy
(figuratively)Someone with a carefree, idyllic life.
More definitions
- someone indifferent to the busy world
Translations
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Origin
Calque of Ancient Greek Λωτοφάγος (Lōtophágos), described in the epic poem the Odyssey, BoCalque of Ancient Greek Λωτοφάγος (Lōtophágos), described in the epic poem the Odyssey, Book IX.
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Forms
plural: lotus-eatersSynonyms
2 synonymsWord family
2 related wordsRelatedlotus land
Derivedlotus-eating