nelumbo
nounUK /nɪˈlʌmbəʊ/
US /nɪˈlʌmboʊ/
A nelumbo is a big water plant with large round leaves and pretty pink or white flowers.
The pond was covered with nelumbo leaves floating on the water.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. A plant of the genus Nelumbo, especially the sacred lotus of Asia.
Nelumbo nucifera is grown in many Asian countries.
3. The flower of such a plant, often used as a symbol in art and religion.
The painting showed a single nelumbo rising above the mud.
4. The edible seed or root of the lotus plant used in cooking.
She added sliced nelumbo root to the stir-fry.