Lote \Lote\, n. [L. lotus, Gr. ?. Cf. {Lotus}.] (Bot.) A large tree ({Celtis australis}), found in the south of Europe. It has a hard wood, and bears a cherrylike fruit. Called also {nettle tree}. --Eng. Cyc. Lote \Lote\, n. [F. lotte.] (Zo["o]l.) The European burbot. Lote \Lote\, v. i. [AS. lutian.] To lurk; to lie hid. [Obs.] --Chaucer.