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mimosa

[ mi-moh-suh, -zuh ]

noun

  1. 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.
  2. any of various similar or related plants, especially of the genus Acacia, as the silver wattle, or Albizzia, as the silk tree.
  3. a cocktail of orange juice and champagne, usually in equal parts.


mimosa

/ mɪˈməʊsə; -zə /

noun

  1. 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
  2. any similar or related tree
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged†2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of mimosa1

1695–1705; < New Latin, equivalent to Latin ³¾Ä«³¾ ( us ) mime + -Ųõ²¹, feminine of -Ųõ³Ü²õ -ose 1
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of mimosa1

C18: from New Latin, probably from Latin ³¾Ä«³¾us mime , because the plant's sensitivity to touch imitates the similar reaction of animals
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