mimosa
Americannoun
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any of numerous plants, shrubs, or trees belonging to the genus Mimosa, of the legume family, native to tropical or warm regions, having small flowers in globular heads or cylindrical spikes and often sensitive leaves.
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any of various similar or related plants, especially of the genus Acacia, as the silver wattle, or Albizzia, as the silk tree.
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a cocktail of orange juice and champagne, usually in equal parts.
noun
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any tropical shrub or tree of the leguminous genus Mimosa, having ball-like clusters of yellow or pink flowers and compound leaves that are often sensitive to touch or light See also sensitive plant
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any similar or related tree
Etymology
Origin of mimosa
1695–1705; < New Latin, equivalent to Latin mīm ( us ) mime + -ōsa, feminine of -ōsus -ose 1
Example Sentences
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The high point: They were weekend mimosa brunches.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026
The event will be co-hosted by radio personality Shellie Hart and drag queen Gaysha Starr and feature a mimosa and beer garden and music from DJ Puma.
From Seattle Times • May 31, 2024
In Italy, IWD is called Festa della Donna, and mimosa blossoms are a popular gift.
From BBC • Mar. 7, 2024
Not to be outdone, wives of four USC football coaches set up a mimosa bar to celebrate the occasion on that early June evening.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 31, 2023
She’s got the newspaper out, but she’s staring out at that mimosa tree.
From "The Help" by Kathryn Stockett
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