lōtus, a, um, Part., from lavo.
lōtus and lōtos (1) ī, f , λωτός, the African lotus, edible nettle-tree, V., O.—The fruit of the lo...
An Elementary Latin Dictionary
·noun The lote, or nettle tree. ·see <<Lote>>. II. Lotus ·noun A genus (Lotus) of leguminous plants...
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