Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
touch-me-not
noun
/ˈtʌtʃ mi nɒt/
Definition
A plant known for its sensitive leaves that fold when touched.
Examples
- The touch-me-not plant in our garden closes up whenever someone brushes against it.
- She gently touched the touch-me-not and watched the leaves react.
- In a nature walk, we found a cluster of touch-me-nots under the shade of a tree.
Meaning
Commonly refers to certain plants, especially from the genus Mimosa, which react to physical contact.
Synonyms
- mimosa
- shameplant
- sensitive plant
