noun
- a small, usually spherical or pear-shaped water vessel used in South Asian households for bathing and personal hygiene
Usage: also spelled 'lotah'; common in India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh
Examples
- She filled the lota with warm water from the tap.
- The lota is an essential item in traditional South Asian bathrooms.
- He used a brass lota to rinse himself after bathing.
- The ceramic lota had intricate patterns painted on its surface.
- In many Indian households, a lota is preferred over a shower for daily washing.