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Definition of Mimosa

1. Noun. Evergreen Australasian tree having white or silvery bark and young leaves and yellow flowers.

2. Noun. Any of various tropical shrubs or trees of the genus Mimosa having usually yellow flowers and compound leaves.

3. Noun. A mixed drink containing champagne and orange juice.

Definition of Mimosa

1. n. A genus of leguminous plants, containing many species, and including the sensitive plants (Mimosa sensitiva, and M. pudica).

Definition of Mimosa

1. Proper noun. The star Beta Crucis. ¹

2. Noun. (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. ¹

3. Noun. Silk tree or the pink siris. ¹

4. Noun. Acacia. ¹

5. Noun. A cocktail consisting of champagne and orange juice. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Mimosa

1. a tropical plant [n -S]

Medical Definition of Mimosa

1. A genus of leguminous plants, containing many species, and including the sensitive plants (Mimosa sensitiva, and M. Pudica). The term mimosa is also applied in commerce to several kinds bark imported from Australia, and used in tanning. Synonym: wattle bark. Origin: NL, fr. Gr. Imitator. Cf. Mime. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Mimosa

miming mimiviral mimivirus mimiviruses mimmation mimmer mimmest mimmick mimmicked mimmicks

mimographer mimographers mimolette mimophant mimophants mimosa (current term) mimosa bush mimosae mimosas mimosine

mimotannic mimotannic acid mimsey mimsier mimsies mimsiest mimulus mimuluses min

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