mimosa

[ mi-moh-suh, -zuh ]

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.

mimosa

/ mɪˈməʊsə; -zə /

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 See also sensitive plant
2. any similar or related tree

Word History and Origins

Origin of mimosa¹

1695–1705; < New Latin, equivalent to Latin mīm ( us ) mime + -ōsa, feminine of -ōsus -ose ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of mimosa¹

C18: from New Latin, probably from Latin mīmus mime , because the plant's sensitivity to touch imitates the similar reaction of animals

Example Sentences

The candy beans mimicked the flavors of blueberry maple pancakes, chocolate doughnuts, caramel cold brew, cinnamon rolls, berry smoothies and mimosa cocktails.

From Seattle Times

Last year, my sister threw an epic Mother’s Day brunch with incredible treats, tea cakes and a mimosa bar.

From Seattle Times

Now it's getting serious because when you take away a mimosa from a gay person at a drag brunch, this is some serious s**t.

From Salon

Kick your weekend into gear with the best drag brunches, featuring lively performances, bottomless mimosas and great food, across Los Angeles, Ventura and Orange counties.

From Los Angeles Times

The hilarious opera singer offers a retelling of “A Christmas Carol,” described as Charles Dickens meeting a bottomless mimosa brunch.

From Seattle Times