Lotus
5 lettersnounmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
A type of water lily with symbolic significance in many cultures, representing purity and rebirth.
“The lotus flowers bloomed beautifully in the pond.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈləʊtəs/
Syllables
lo·tus
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Synonyms
water lilynelumbo
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Wordle
Contains vowels O and U, ends with S.
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Scrabble
Worth 5 points; good distribution of letters.
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