mimosa
See also: Mimosa
English edit
Etymology edit
From New Latin mimosa, from Latin mimus (“mime”).
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Noun edit
mimosa (plural mimosas or mimosae)
- (botany) A plant belonging to the genus Mimosa usually found in tropical climates, their leaves are usually prickly and sensitive to touch or light, and have small white or pink flowers.
- Certain plants of the genus Albizia (silk tree, pink siris).
- Certain plants of the genus Acacia.
- A cocktail consisting of half champagne and half orange juice.
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Translations edit
plant belonging to the genus Mimosa
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Finnish edit
Pronunciation edit
Noun edit
mimosa
- Misspelling of mimoosa.
Usage notes edit
- Mimosa is used as a Finnish female given name.
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compounds
French edit
Pronunciation edit
Noun edit
mimosa m (plural mimosas)
Further reading edit
- “mimosa”, in Trésor de la langue française informatisé [Digitized Treasury of the French Language], 2012.
Italian edit
Pronunciation edit
Noun edit
mimosa f (plural mimose)
- mimosa (plant and tree)
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Portuguese edit
Pronunciation edit
- Hyphenation: mi‧mo‧sa
Noun edit
mimosa f (plural mimosas)
- (botany) mimosa (any plant belonging to the genus Mimosa)
- (South Brazil) mandarin (fruit)
- Synonyms: laranja-mimosa; see also Thesaurus:tangerina
Spanish edit
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Noun edit
mimosa f (plural mimosas)
- Mimosa (plant)
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Adjective edit
mimosa
Further reading edit
- “mimoso”, in Diccionario de la lengua española, Vigésima tercera edición, Real Academia Española, 2014