Phrase guide

white lotus

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /ˈwaɪt loʊtəs/

1

noun

Meaning 1

A female character that appears innocent but uses such reputation for nefarious reasons.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

white Egyptian lotus: water lily of Egypt to southeastern Africa; held sacred by the Egyptians

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: lotus, Egyptian water lily, white lily, Nymphaea lotus

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: water lily

History

Etymology

Calque of Mandarin 白蓮花 /白莲花 (báiliánhuā) ("white lotus").