单词 | mimosa |
释义 | Word Frequency mimosa(mɪˈməʊsə, -zə) noun 1. any tropical shrub or tree of the leguminous genus Mimosa, having ball-like clusters of yellow or pink flowers and compound leaves that are often sensitive to touch or light See also sensitive plant 2. any similar or related tree 3. a cocktail made from champagne and orange juice Word origin C18: from New Latin, probably from Latin mīmus mime, because the plant's sensitivity to touch imitates the similar reaction of animals |
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