nelumbo

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Noun nelumbo has 1 sense

Nelumbo, genus Nelumbo - sometimes placed in the family Nymphaeaceae: lotuses
--₁ is a kind of magnoliid dicot genus
--₁ is a member of Nelumbonaceae, subfamily Nelumbonaceae
--₁ has members: water chinquapin, American lotus, yanquapin, Nelumbo lutea

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Nelumbo

Definition: Nelumbo is a genus of aquatic plants in the family Nelumbonaceae, commonly known as lotus. They are native to Asia, Australia, and North America, and are characterized by large, round leaves and showy, fragrant flowers.

Noun

Sense 1: A water lily of the genus Nelumbo.

Example sentence: The nelumbo blossoms floated gracefully on the surface of the pond.

Adjective

Sense 1: Relating to or characteristic of the nelumbo plant.

Example sentence: The nelumbo pond in the park is a serene and beautiful spot.

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