MIMOSA
mimosa, buck's fizz
(noun) a mixed drink containing champagne and orange juice
mimosa
(noun) any of various tropical shrubs or trees of the genus Mimosa having usually yellow flowers and compound leaves
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Proper noun
Mimosa
The star Beta Crucis.
Synonyms
• Becrux
Anagrams
• Maoism
Etymology
Noun
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.
Albizia species (silk tree, pink siris).
Acacia species.
A cocktail consisting of half champagne and half orange juice.
Anagrams
• Maoism
Source: Wiktionary
Mi*mo"sa, n. Etym: [NL., fr. Gr. Mime.] (Bot.)
Definition: A genus of leguminous plants, containing many species, and
including the sensitive plants (Mimosa sensitiva, and M. pudica).
Note: The term mimosa is also applied in commerce to several kinds
bark imported from Australia, and used in tanning; -- called also
wattle bark. Tomlinson.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition