Etymology

white lotus

white·lo·tus

Today it means: The species Nymphaea lotus. Full definition →

Mandarin 白蓮花 /白莲花
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white lotus · noun1

From white + lotus.

white lotus · noun2

  1. Mandarin · calque of白蓮花 /白莲花
  2. English todaywhite lotus

Calque of Mandarin 白蓮花 /白莲花 (báiliánhuā) ("white lotus").

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