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: 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
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: a mixed drink consisting of champagne and orange juice
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With more dining and beverage options than ever, bottomless mimosas, lavish buffets, and mounds of seafood are just some of the delights that await you on board.
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Leigh Morgan, Quartz, 2 June 2025
Louie Bossi’s Ristorante in Fort Lauderdale continues its weekend brunch service on Monday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., including $19 bottomless mimosas, bellinis and bloody marys with the purchase of an entree.
—Ben Crandell, Sun Sentinel, 22 May 2025
On Saturday and Sunday, bottomless mimosas are served from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
400 E. 31st St., 816-255-3912
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Located on the 16th floor of 46 Penn Center on the Country Club Plaza is a lively midcentury modern rooftop spot to enjoy drinks, catch up or watch a game.
—Courtney Lane, Kansas City Star, 14 May 2025
But after the mimosas and Instagram tributes fade, America goes right back to treating mothers like an afterthought — or worse, a burden.
—Sarah Leonardi, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 May 2025
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Leigh Morgan, Quartz, 2 June 2025
Louie Bossi’s Ristorante in Fort Lauderdale continues its weekend brunch service on Monday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., including $19 bottomless mimosas, bellinis and bloody marys with the purchase of an entree.
—Ben Crandell, Sun Sentinel, 22 May 2025
On Saturday and Sunday, bottomless mimosas are served from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
400 E. 31st St., 816-255-3912
Prime Social
Located on the 16th floor of 46 Penn Center on the Country Club Plaza is a lively midcentury modern rooftop spot to enjoy drinks, catch up or watch a game.
—Courtney Lane, Kansas City Star, 14 May 2025
But after the mimosas and Instagram tributes fade, America goes right back to treating mothers like an afterthought — or worse, a burden.
—Sarah Leonardi, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for mimosa
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“Mimosa.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mimosa. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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mimosa
noun
mi·mo·sa
mə-ˈmō-sə 
mī-,
-zə
: any of a genus of trees, shrubs, and herbs of the legume family that are found in warm regions and have small white or pink flowers in ball-shaped heads
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