mimosa
mimosa Lexical Profile
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• noun
A popular cocktail typically served at brunch, composed of equal parts chilled champagne or sparkling wine and citrus juice, most commonly orange juice.
"We ordered a pitcher of freshly squeezed mimosas to accompany our Sunday brunch on the patio."
A tropical or subtropical tree, shrub, or herb of the genus Mimosa in the pea family, characterized by bipinnate leaves and small, fluffy, globular heads of yellow or pink flowers.
"The children were fascinated by the sensitive mimosa in the botanical garden, watching its delicate leaves quickly fold inward when gently tapped."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from Modern Latin 'mimosa', coined from Latin 'mimus' (mime, actor) and the feminine suffix '-osa' (full of). The name was originally given to the sensitive plant because its leaves fold when touched, appearing to 'mimic' animal movement.
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