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  • 1. mimosa
  • 2. mimosa
  • 3. mimosa
  • Mimosa-pudica in a sentence
Table of Contents
  • 1. mimosa
  • 2. mimosa
  • 3. mimosa
  • Mimosa-pudica in a sentence
Synonyms
Etymology

1. mimosa

noun. ['mɪˈmoʊsə'] any of various tropical shrubs or trees of the genus Mimosa having usually yellow flowers and compound leaves.

Synonyms

  • shame plant
  • Mimosa pudica
  • sensitive plant
  • Mimosa sensitiva
  • shrub
  • humble plant
  • live-and-die
  • touch-me-not
  • bush
  • genus Mimosa

Etymology

  • mimosa (Latin)
  • mimus (Latin)

2. mimosa

noun. ['mɪˈmoʊsə'] a mixed drink containing champagne and orange juice.

Synonyms

  • mixed drink

Antonyms

  • superior
  • untwine

Etymology

  • mimosa (Latin)
  • mimus (Latin)

3. mimosa

noun. ['mɪˈmoʊsə'] evergreen Australasian tree having white or silvery bark and young leaves and yellow flowers.

Synonyms

  • silver wattle
  • wattle
  • Acacia dealbata

Etymology

  • mimosa (Latin)
  • mimus (Latin)

Sentences with mimosa-pudica


1. Noun Phrase
An experiment by Monica Gagliano showed that the mimosa pudica plant could remember and learn from previous experiences.

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