white lotus
white lotus · white lotuses
The species Nymphaea lotusThe species Nymphaea lotus.
/ˈwaɪt loʊtəs/
Meaning
2 sensesThe species Nymphaea lotus.
A female character that appears innocent but uses such reputation for nefarious reasons.
More definitions
- white Egyptian lotus: water lily of Egypt to southeastern Africa; held sacred by the Egyptians
Origin
From white + lotus. Calque of Mandarin 白蓮花 /白莲花 (báiliánhuā) ("white lotus").From white + lotus.
Calque of Mandarin 白蓮花 /白莲花 (báiliánhuā) ("white lotus").
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Forms
plural: white lotuses| Singular | white lotus |
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Synonyms
4 synonymsClose in meaning
- white Egyptian lotus: water lily of Egypt to southeastern Africa; held sacred by the Egyptians:lotusEgyptian water lilywhite lilyNymphaea lotus