Plural of lotus
regular plural
The plural of lotus is lotuses or loti.
Forms of lotus
| Singular | lotus /ˈloʊtəs/ |
|---|---|
| Plural | lotuses loti /ˈləʊtaɪ/ |
| Countable | countable |
Meaning of lotus
- noun Any member of the genus Nelumbo of aquatic plants in the family Nelumbonaceae.
- noun A water lily (Nymphaea), especially those of Egypt or India.
- noun A legendary plant eaten by the Lotophagi of the Odyssey that caused drowsiness and euphoria.
Questions about the plural of lotus
- What is the plural of lotus?
- The plural of lotus is lotuses or loti.
- Which is correct, lotuses or loti?
- Both are used. lotuses is the more common of the two in English writing.
- Is lotus countable?
- Lotus is a countable noun.
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