Noun
はす
蓮の花の花言葉は何ですか。
What does the sacred lotus mean in the language of flowers?
This isn't just any lotus. It's THE lotus. The Sacred Lotus. When you see it blooming all alone in a murky pond, you'll know.
Since this word is made up of a single kanji, it probably uses the kun'yomi reading. You did not learn this reading, so here's a mnemonic to help you:
The sacred lotus has (はす) a strong significance (and probably some powers). It has something at least, just remember it has something special going on, and you'll be fine.