mimosa
US /mɪˈmoʊ.sə/
UK /mɪˈmoʊ.sə/
1.
a cocktail consisting of champagne (or other sparkling wine) and chilled citrus juice, usually orange juice
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We ordered mimosas for brunch.
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A glass of cold mimosa is perfect for a summer morning.
2.
a tree or shrub of the genus Mimosa, typically having small, ball-shaped, yellow or white flowers and compound leaves that fold inward when touched
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The garden was filled with the delicate scent of mimosa blossoms.
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The mimosa tree is known for its feathery leaves.