mimosa
2 synonyms for mimosa, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A plant with delicate, prickly leaves that fold up when touched, and small fluffy pink or white flowers.
Synonyms
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buck's fizz
silver wattle
How to use mimosa
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
bottomless mimosas
mimosa tree
Etymology
From New Latin mimosa, based on Latin mimus ("actor"), a nod to the plant's "performance" of shrinking away when touched. The cocktail takes its name from the bright yellow flowers of a related mimosa tree.
Full origin of mimosa →Frequently asked questions
What does “mimosa” mean?
The word “mimosa” means a plant with delicate, prickly leaves that fold up when touched, and small fluffy pink or white flowers. In plain terms, either the touch-sensitive flowering plant, or the popular brunch cocktail of champagne and orange juice.
How do you pronounce “mimosa”?
“Mimosa” is pronounced mih-MOH-suh (/mɪˈmoʊ.sə/ in IPA).
How do you use “mimosa” in a sentence?
Here is “mimosa” used in a sentence: “The mimosa plant on the windowsill closes its leaves whenever the cat brushes past it.”
What part of speech is “mimosa”?
“Mimosa” is a noun.
Where does the word “mimosa” come from?
The word “mimosa” comes from New Latin. From New Latin mimosa, based on Latin mimus ("actor"), a nod to the plant's "performance" of shrinking away when touched. The cocktail takes its name from the bright yellow flowers of a related mimosa tree.
How many meanings does “mimosa” have?
“Mimosa” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a plant with delicate, prickly leaves that fold up when touched, and small fluffy pink or white flowers.
Related words
mimophant
mimosa salad
