nelumbo

[ nuh-luhm-boh ]

noun

, plural ne·lum·bos.

1. lotus ( def 3 ).

nelumbo

/ nɪˈlʌmbəʊ /

noun

1. either of the two aquatic plants of the genus Nelumbo: family Nelumbonaceae See lotus water chinquapin

Other Words From

• ne·lumbi·an adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of nelumbo¹

< New Latin < Sinhalese neluma

Word History and Origins

Origin of nelumbo¹

C19: New Latin, from Sinhalese nelumbu lotus

Example Sentences

"There are many stages of lotus growth on display at the Aquatic Gardens, but to come across two twisted dancing stems of Nelumbo nucifera was unexpected and quite magical."

From BBC

Ranofer liked nelumbo nuts, but figs were food for the gods, and to him rare as rain in Egypt.

From Literature

“Now then, let us barter. In exchange for a fig or two I will share my nelumbo nuts, the best you ever ate.”

From Literature

Then he produced from another fold of his voluminous sash one of the cone-shaped fruits of the nelumbo plant.

From Literature

Frequently the Ancient joined them, bringing nelumbo nuts and his cackling laugh, and his sly, wise teasing.

From Literature