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American lotus

noun

Definition of American lotus 

: an aquatic plant (Nelumbo lutea) of the eastern U.S. with large usually emerged leaves, very large yellow flowers, and deeply pitted fruits

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First Known Use of American lotus

1816, in the meaning defined above

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