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mimosa definition

mi·mosa (mi mō′sə, mī-; -zə)

noun

  1. any of a large genus (Mimosa) of trees, shrubs, and herbs of the mimosa family, growing in warm regions and usually having bipinnate leaves, and heads or spikes of small, white, yellow, or pink flowers
  2. any of several similar trees of this family, including the albizia
  3. a drink made of champagne and orange juice

Etymology: ModL < L mimus: see mime: from the apparent mimicry of the sensitivity of animal life

adjective

designating a family (Mimosaceae, order Fabales) of dicotyledonous, leguminous trees and shrubs, including acacia and mesquite

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

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