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: any of a genus (Mimosa) of trees, shrubs, and herbs of the legume family that occur in tropical and warm regions and have usually bipinnate often prickly leaves and globular heads of small white or pink flowers
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: a mixed drink consisting of champagne and orange juice
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The calendar fills with village fêtes around this time of year, and none are brighter than February’s Combat Naval Fleuri (Floral Naval Battle) when the region’s traditional wooden fishing boats are decorated in golden mimosas and other winter blooms. —
Chrissie McClatchie, Travel + Leisure, 21 Apr. 2026 For a ground cover with beautiful blossoms, powderpuff mimosa is a charming option. —Samantha Johnson, Martha Stewart, 20 Apr. 2026 Wash brunch down with coffee, cold brew or a mimosa. —Usa Today Network, USA Today, 17 Apr. 2026 Growing to a similar height is the mimosa or silk tree (Albizia julibrissin), another leguminous species. —Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 16 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for mimosa
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Chrissie McClatchie, Travel + Leisure, 21 Apr. 2026 For a ground cover with beautiful blossoms, powderpuff mimosa is a charming option. —Samantha Johnson, Martha Stewart, 20 Apr. 2026 Wash brunch down with coffee, cold brew or a mimosa. —Usa Today Network, USA Today, 17 Apr. 2026 Growing to a similar height is the mimosa or silk tree (Albizia julibrissin), another leguminous species. —Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 16 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for mimosa
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“Mimosa.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/dictionary/mimosa. Accessed 28 Apr. 2026.
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mimosa
noun
mi·mo·sa mə-ˈmō-sə 
mī-,
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: any of a genus of trees, shrubs, and herbs of the legume family that are found in warm regions and have small white or pink flowers in ball-shaped heads
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