mimosa

English

/mɪˈməʊ.sə/, /mɪˈmoʊ.sə/

noun
Definitions
  • (botany) A plant belonging to the genus Mimosa usually found in tropical climates, their leaves are usually prickly and sensitive to touch or light, and have small white or pink flowers.
  • Albizia species (silk tree, ).
  • Acacia species.
  • A cocktail consisting of half champagne and half orange juice.

Etymology

Derived from Latin mimosa, mimus (mime actor, mime).

Origin

Latin

mimus

Gloss

mime actor, mime

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