mimosa
Word family nounmimosaadjectivemimosaceous
mi·mo·sa /mɪˈməʊzə $ -ˈmoʊsə/ noun [countableC, uncountableU] 1. HBPa tree with small yellow flowers that grows in hot countries 含羞草 Origin mimosa (1700-1800) Latin mimus (
→ MIME1); because it copies animal behavior in reacting when touched