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mimosa

mi·mosa

UK/mɪˈməʊ.sə/ US/mɪˈməʊ.zə/ uncommon

noun

1.
2.

any of various tropical shrubs or trees of the genus Mimosa having usually yellow flowers and compound leaves

3.

a mixed drink containing champagne and orange juice

Origin

From New Latin mimosa, from Latin mimus (“mime, actor”), referring to Mimosa pudica and its habit of shrinking back when touched. The cocktail is named after the bright yellow, fragrant flowers of the mimosa Acacia dealbata.

Phrases

  • mimosa salad
  • mimosa webworm
  • mimosa weed

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