noun
- Plural of lota; small, usually spherical water vessels used in South Asian households and religious practices.
Usage: Also spelled 'lotah' or 'loti'; Common in Indian, Pakistani, and Bangladeshi cultures
Examples
- The bathroom shelf held several brass lotas for washing.
- In traditional Hindu rituals, lotas filled with water are used for purification.
- She collected decorative lotas from different regions of India.
- The vendor sold copper lotas at the market.
- Lotas are essential items in many South Asian households.