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LOTA
Lota, genus Lota
(noun) burbot
lota
(noun) a globular water bottle used in Asia
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
lota (plural lotas)
(South Asia) A spherical pot, specifically a water pot used for washing and ablution, typically made of brass.
(colloquial, Pakistan) A person who switches loyalties, especially from one political party to another.
Anagrams
• ATOL, Alto, Toal, a lot, alot, alto, alto-, atlo-, talo-, tola
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