noun
Archaic term for lotus root. In modern Japanese, 蓮根 (れんこん) is the standard word.
See also: 蓮根
古い文献には「蓮の蔤」という表記が見られる。
The notation '蓮の蔤' can be found in old documents.
Modern standard word for lotus root. 蓮の蔤 is an archaic synonym.
Compound of 蓮 (はちす, archaic for lotus) + の (possessive particle) + 蔤 (はい, a rare kanji meaning lotus root). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but it is an old term for the edible rhizome of the lotus plant.