1. plural of lotus; aquatic plants with large, showy flowers and broad floating leaves
2. plural of lotus; symbols of purity and enlightenment in Eastern religions and cultures
Usage: religious; symbolic

Examples

• The pond was covered with beautiful pink lotuses in full bloom.
• Sacred lotuses are often depicted in Buddhist art and temples.
• The garden featured several varieties of lotuses floating on the water.
• In Hindu mythology, lotuses represent divine beauty and purity.
• The photographer captured stunning images of white lotuses at dawn.
• Ancient Egyptian art frequently shows lotuses as decorative motifs.