The Genus Of The Sacred Lotus Crossword Clue

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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: NELUMBO

Updated: October 18, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood

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Rank		Letters	Answer	Clue
1	99%	7		Exact Match!
2	38%	10		Contains species like the sacred lotus and the American lotus
3	35%	5		Sanskrit word for the sacred lotus flower/plant, taken as the Bangladeshi name for the Ganges

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We think the answer is "NELUMBO" which means:

noun

• Sometimes placed in the family nymphaeaceae: lotuses

An example sentence would be:

• "The nelumbo flowers are often used in religious ceremonies."
• "The ancient egyptians revered the nelumbo as a symbol of creation and rebirth."

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Telegraph Giant General Knowledge30 Sep 2023	Down 9
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