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lota

/loh-tuh/US // ˈloʊ tə //UK // (ˈləʊtə) //

莲花,荷花,莲藕,荷花池

Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1
    • : a small container for water, usually of brass or copper and round in shape.

Examples

  • The sepoy, a Brahmin, refused, saying: 'I have scoured my lota; you will defile it by your touch.'

  • He hastened down and fetched his lota, and proceeded in the direction of the pool.

  • The river forms a creek between two hills, one Lota, the other opening to another hill of inclosures well wooded.

  • Lota was taken by her grandmother, and Lettice, with the support of Piers' arm, had a comfortable nap.

  • Chief among these vessels is the lota, or globular bowl, universally used in ceremonial ablutions.