Phrase Hound found 30 phrases and 4 compound words that contain lotus. The most common are listed below. Open lotus in the live search for definitions, filters, and the full list.
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- lotus landA place inducing contentment or self-indulgence especially through offering an idyllic living situation.
- lotus seeda fruit (nut) or seed (kernel) of a plant in the genus Nelumbo, particularly the species Nelumbo nucifera, as used in East Asian cuisine, traditional Chinese medicine and Chinese desserts.
- lotus positionA cross-legged sitting position in which the feet are resting on the thigh of the opposite leg; a meditative position in Hinduism and Buddhism, also used in yoga and sexual intercourse.
- sacred lotusNelumbo nucifera, native in temperate and subtropical Asia, from India to Japan.
- lotus footA foot whose shape has been altered by footbinding.
- lotus eaterAlternative form of lotus-eater.
- Lotus principleThe principle, in international law, that sovereign states may act in any way they wish as long as they do not contravene an explicit prohibition.
- lotus shoeA specially shaped shoe used for footbinding.
- Lotus Sutra"Sūtra on the White Lotus of the Sublime Dharma Saddharma Puṇḍarīka Sūtra", a popular Sanskrit treatise which forms the basis of many forms of Buddhism.
- lotus womanIn Indian sexology, an idealised concept of woman associated with the lotus flower, embodying such qualities as purity, enlightenment, resilience, and spiritual growth.
- American lotusAn aquatic plant of species Nelumbo lutea, with a range extending from Minnesota and Oklahoma to the Caribbean.
- blue lotusA lily-like aquatic flower growing in Asia and North Africa, Nymphaea caerulea, revered by the Ancient Egyptians.
- honey-lotusAlternative spelling of honey lotus.
- Indian lotusSynonym of sacred lotus: Nelumbo nucifera, native in temperate and subtropical Asia, from India to Japan.
- lotus birthThe practice of not severing a newborn's umbilical cord, but rather allowing it to dry out and separate naturally after a few days.
- lotus effectThe superhydrophobicity associated with the leaves of the lotus plant
- lotus feetplural of lotus foot: A foot whose shape has been altered by footbinding.
- lotus positionsplural of lotus position: A cross-legged sitting position in which the feet are resting on the thigh of the opposite leg; a meditative position in Hinduism and Buddhism, also used in yoga and sexual intercourse.
- lotus seedsplural of lotus seed: a fruit (nut) or seed (kernel) of a plant in the genus Nelumbo, particularly the species Nelumbo nucifera, as used in East Asian cuisine, traditional Chinese medicine and Chinese desserts.
- lotus shoesplural of lotus shoe: A specially shaped shoe used for footbinding.
- snow lotusAny of various plants in the genus Saussurea that grow at high latitudes in central Asia.
- white lotusA female character that appears innocent but uses such reputation for nefarious reasons.
- lotus eatersplural of lotus eater
- lotus-eatingIn the manner of a lotus-eater.
- lotus effectsplural of lotus effect: The superhydrophobicity associated with the leaves of the lotus plant
Compound words 4
- lotiformHaving the form of, or decorated with, lotus flowers
- lotuslikeResembling or characteristic of a lotus.
- LotuslandThe legendary island of the lotus-eaters.
- lotuslandsplural of lotusland: The legendary island of the lotus-eaters.