lotus seed

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lotus seed (plural lotus seeds)

  1. a fruit (nut) or seed (kernel) of a plant in the genus Nelumbo, particularly the species Nelumbo nucifera, as used in East Asian cuisine, traditional Chinese medicine and Chinese desserts.

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