Lotos
/ˈloʊ.tɒs/noun
A lotus plant or flower, especially in classical or poetic usage.
Did you know?In ancient Greek literature, the lotus could be a real plant or a legendary “forgetfulness” food, so the same word lived between botany and enchantment.
Etymological Timeline
Ancient Greek
GRK
λωτός (lōtós)
“A lotus plant or lotus-like flower; also used for certain edible plants in ancient texts.”
Classical Latin
LAT
lotus
“Lotus; the plant name was borrowed from Greek.”
Old French
OFr
lotos / lotus
“A lotus, especially in learned or poetic usage.”
Middle English
EN
lotus
“A lotus plant or flower, introduced through scholarly and literary use.”
Modern English
EN
lotos / lotus
“A lotus plant or flower, especially in poetic or botanical contexts.”