MIMOSAE

Noun

mimosae

plural of mimosa

Source: Wiktionary


MIMOSA

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



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