lotus-eater
noun
lo·tus-eat·er
ˈlō-təs-ˌē-tər 
1
: any of a people in Homer's Odyssey subsisting on the lotus and living in the dreamy indolence it induces
2
: an indolent person
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a tropical resort that is perfect for live wires and lotus-eaters alike
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The temptation to loll like a lotus-eater on the sands is profound.
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“Lotus-eater.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lotus-eater. Accessed 15 Nov. 2024.
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