noun
padma
PAHD-muh
Padma (noun) means a lotus flower, especially as used in Indian and Buddhist imagery and poetry. Example: “The temple carving showed the goddess seated on a padma.”
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A lotus flower, especially as used in Indian and Buddhist imagery and poetry.
"The temple carving showed the goddess seated on a padma."
"In the poem, her face is compared to an opening padma."
How to use padma
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA literary and religious word for the lotus flower, a symbol of purity in Indian and Buddhist tradition.
Common pairings
seated on a padma
padma flower
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Etymology
From Sanskrit पद्म (padma), meaning "lotus".
Frequently asked questions
What does “padma” mean?
The word “padma” means a lotus flower, especially as used in Indian and Buddhist imagery and poetry. In plain terms, a literary and religious word for the lotus flower, a symbol of purity in Indian and Buddhist tradition.
How do you pronounce “padma”?
“Padma” is pronounced PAHD-muh (/ˈpɑdmə/ in IPA).
How do you use “padma” in a sentence?
Here is “padma” used in a sentence: “The temple carving showed the goddess seated on a padma.”
What part of speech is “padma”?
“Padma” is a noun.
Where does the word “padma” come from?
The word “padma” comes from Sanskrit. From Sanskrit पद्म (padma), meaning "lotus".
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