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A genus of leguminous plants, containing many species, and including the sensitive plants (Mimosa sensitiva, and M. pudica).

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  1. n. A genus of leguminous plants, containing many species, and including the sensitive plants (Mimosa sensitiva, and M. pudica).
  2. n. evergreen Australasian tree having white or silvery bark and young leaves and yellow flowers
  3. n. any of various tropical shrubs or trees of the genus Mimosa having usually yellow flowers and compound leaves
  4. n. a mixed drink containing champagne and orange juice
  5. 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.
  6. A genus of leguminous plants, containing many species, andincluding the sensitive plants (Mimosa sensitiva, and M. pudica).
  7. n:100 n. any of various tropical shrubs or trees of the genus Mimosa having usually yellow flowers and compound leaves n. a mixed drink containing champagne and orange juice