blue lotus
The 'blue lotus' is a culturally and historically significant aquatic flower known for its striking appearance, symbolic meanings, and medicinal properties.
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Definition
C1Botany
(technical)A species of water lily, Nymphaea caerulea, native to Egypt and other parts of Africa, known for its blue flowers.
Example
- The blue lotus thrives in the freshwater lakes and ponds of Egypt.
C1Culture
(historical)A symbol in ancient Egyptian culture representing rebirth, the sun, and creation, often depicted in art and mythology.
Example
- Ancient Egyptian art frequently features the blue lotus as a symbol of the sun god Ra.
C1Medicine
(traditional, psychoactive)A plant with psychoactive properties used historically in traditional medicine for its calming and euphoric effects.
Example
- The blue lotus was used in ancient Egypt as a natural remedy for anxiety and sleep disorders.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "blue lotus":
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