Mimosa (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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.
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
  2. any similar or related tree
Mimosa (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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