Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
mimosa
Noun
/mɪˈmoʊ.sə/
Definition
A type of flowering plant, often known for its delicate pink or yellow flowers, that belongs to the legume family.
Examples
- The garden was filled with beautiful mimosa trees, their blossoms swaying in the breeze.
- For brunch, we enjoyed refreshing mimosas made with fresh orange juice.
Meaning
Mimosa refers to both a genus of plants and a popular cocktail that combines champagne and citrus juice.
Synonyms
- Silk Tree
- Albizia
- Shameplant (for Mimosa pudica)
