lotus tree
/ˈləʊtəs triː/noun
Any of the various trees and shrubs called ‘lotus’; especially (a) the shrubby tree producing the fruit of Greek mythology, and the jujube tree Ziziphus lotus with which this is usually identified; (b) a nettle tree, especially Celtis australis.
Origin
Early 17th century; earliest use found in Philemon Holland (1552–1637), translator. From lotus + tree.
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