mimosa

noun mi·mo·sa \ mə-ˈmō-sə , mī- , -zə \

Updated on: 26 Apr 2018

Definition of mimosa

1 : any of a genus (Mimosa) of trees, shrubs, and herbs of the legume family that occur in tropical and warm regions and have usually bipinnate often prickly leaves and globular heads of small white or pink flowers

2 : silk tree

3 : a mixed drink consisting of champagne and orange juice

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Recent Examples of mimosa from the Web

That includes the signature beer brunch offer where your dish comes with a 10-ounce beer or mimosa.

— jennifer mcclellan, azcentral, "Say hello to beer brunch! Gilbert's first OHSO Brewery opens April 23," 18 Apr. 2018
Tony Roma: Coupon for free Kickin' Shrimp appetizer on your next visit on April 14-17. TooJay's Deli: Coupon for $3 beers and mimosas and $5 wine on April 16-18.

— doreen christensen, Sun-Sentinel.com, "Claim your 2018 Tax Day freebies and dining deals," 13 Apr. 2018
This — well, this and a mimosa — might be what all the brunch fuss was about.

— mike sutter, San Antonio Express-News, "Review: Tucker’s Kozy Korner goes all in at lunch," 12 Apr. 2018
Birmingham brunch-goers will soon be able to enjoy a mimosa at their favorite restaurant on Sunday mornings.

— erin edgemon, AL.com, "Birmingham diners can now sip mimosas earlier on Sunday," 10 Apr. 2018
Stray from your typical mimosa-fueled brunch, by trading the OJ for some fresh mango puree.

— NBC News, "10 guilt-free brunch recipes (that only take 30 minutes to make)," 30 Mar. 2018
Since opening in 2012, this upbeat bar and restaurant serving American fare has become a neighborhood staple, with its array of craft beers and a popular weekend brunch featuring bottomless mimosas.

— john l. dorman, New York Times, "Five Places to Go in Chicago," 28 Mar. 2018
The brunch will include a complimentary bloody Mary or mimosa to guests 21 and over; bottomless bloody Marys and mimosas will be $15.

— julie giuffrida, latimes.com, "Our 2018 Easter dining guide: brunch buffets, mimosas and plenty of eggs," 27 Mar. 2018
Quest your thirst at the Skyy Vodka Bloody Mary bar or with a mimosa.

— carolina gusman, sandiegouniontribune.com, "76 local restaurants will be hoppin' with breakfast, lunch and dinner specials on Easter Sunday," 27 Mar. 2018

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