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lotus meaning in Tamil

தாமரை tāmarai

/ˈləʊtəs//ˈloʊtəs/

lotus in Tamil: தாமரை (tāmarai), கமலம் (kamalam). In English, lotus means any member of the genus Nelumbo of aquatic plants in the family Nelumbonaceae.

Tamil words for lotus

plant of the genus Nelumbo
தாமரை tāmarai, கமலம் kamalam

English meaning of lotus

  1. noun Any member of the genus Nelumbo of aquatic plants in the family Nelumbonaceae.
  2. noun A water lily (Nymphaea), especially those of Egypt or India.
  3. noun A legendary plant eaten by the Lotophagi of the Odyssey that caused drowsiness and euphoria.
  4. noun A date plum or Caucasian persimmon (Diospyros lotus).

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Questions about lotus in Tamil

What is the meaning of lotus in Tamil?
Lotus in Tamil is தாமரை (tāmarai), கமலம் (kamalam).
lotus என்பதன் தமிழ் அர்த்தம் என்ன?
Lotus: தாமரை (tāmarai), கமலம் (kamalam).
What does lotus mean in English?
Lotus means any member of the genus Nelumbo of aquatic plants in the family Nelumbonaceae.

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