Egyptian Water Lily (Noun)
Meaning
White Egyptian lotus: water lily of Egypt to southeastern Africa; held sacred by the Egyptians.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The Egyptian water lily, also known as the White Egyptian lotus, is a beautiful aquatic flower native to Egypt and southeastern Africa.
- In ancient Egyptian culture, the Egyptian water lily was considered a sacred symbol of rebirth and regeneration.
- The Egyptian water lily is often depicted in ancient Egyptian art, particularly in tomb paintings and sculptures.
- The Egyptian water lily is a type of aquatic plant that thrives in the warm waters of Egypt and southeastern Africa.
- The Egyptian pharaohs believed the Egyptian water lily to possess magical powers, and it was often used in rituals and ceremonies.