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Nelumbo

nelumbo

(Science: botany) A genus of great water lilies. The North American species is Nelumbo lutea, the Asiatic is the sacred lotus, N. Speciosa.

Alternative forms: Nelumbium.

Origin: Ceylonese word.


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