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padma

/ˈpɑːd.mə/
pad · ma

Plural:padmas
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• noun

1

A major transboundary river in Bangladesh, forming the main distributary of the Ganges, which flows southeast to merge with the Meghna River before emptying into the Bay of Bengal.

Example

"The construction of the expansive bridge over the Padma significantly improved transportation and economic connectivity across Bangladesh."


2

The sacred lotus (Nelumbo nucifera) in Asian traditions, particularly in Hinduism and Buddhism, where it serves as a powerful symbol of purity, spiritual awakening, and divine birth.

Example

"In traditional Buddhist iconography, enlightened deities are frequently depicted seated gracefully upon a fully bloomed padma."

Word Origin & Etymology

From Sanskrit पद्म (padma), meaning 'lotus'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Padma. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/padma
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