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
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3
: a mixed drink consisting of champagne and orange juice
Examples of mimosa in a Sentence
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On weekends, the restaurant also offers brunch along with bottomless mimosas and micheladas.
Details: Opens at 8 a.m. Tuesday through Sunday at 3210 Pacheco Blvd.
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Kate Bradshaw, The Mercury News, 12 Apr. 2024
Adult beverage options include mimosas and champagne.
—Elaine Rewolinski, Journal Sentinel, 22 Mar. 2024
Breakfasts hit tables not long after kickoff for the 1 p.m. games on the mainland, mimosas arrive when the law allows at 8 a.m., and fans of teams like the Lions get to know the followers of their opponents in an alcove someplace beneath a modestly sized TV.
—Neal Rubin, Detroit Free Press, 28 Jan. 2024
Brunch will include six courses and cost $50 per person, excluding tax and tip, plus the optional make-your-own mimosa materials for an extra $35 or sangria for $16.
—Zoe Glasser, Washington Post, 25 Mar. 2024
There’s also an all-day bar menu with Bloody Marys and mimosas in the morning and cocktails, beer and wine for dinner.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Jan. 2024
Drinks include a mimosa bar and several non-alcoholic drinks.
—The Indianapolis Star, 20 Mar. 2024
Fruit and pastry boards and a mimosa flight are offered.
—Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 20 Mar. 2024
Amaya, Carmel Valley: A four-course, prix fixe meal will be on the Easter table at this French restaurant, along with bottomless mimosas.
—Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Mar. 2024
Kate Bradshaw, The Mercury News, 12 Apr. 2024
Adult beverage options include mimosas and champagne.
—Elaine Rewolinski, Journal Sentinel, 22 Mar. 2024
Breakfasts hit tables not long after kickoff for the 1 p.m. games on the mainland, mimosas arrive when the law allows at 8 a.m., and fans of teams like the Lions get to know the followers of their opponents in an alcove someplace beneath a modestly sized TV.
—Neal Rubin, Detroit Free Press, 28 Jan. 2024
Brunch will include six courses and cost $50 per person, excluding tax and tip, plus the optional make-your-own mimosa materials for an extra $35 or sangria for $16.
—Zoe Glasser, Washington Post, 25 Mar. 2024
There’s also an all-day bar menu with Bloody Marys and mimosas in the morning and cocktails, beer and wine for dinner.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Jan. 2024
Drinks include a mimosa bar and several non-alcoholic drinks.
—The Indianapolis Star, 20 Mar. 2024
Fruit and pastry boards and a mimosa flight are offered.
—Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 20 Mar. 2024
Amaya, Carmel Valley: A four-course, prix fixe meal will be on the Easter table at this French restaurant, along with bottomless mimosas.
—Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Mar. 2024
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Word History
Etymology
New Latin, from Latin mimus mime
First Known Use
circa 1731, in the meaning defined at sense 1
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“Mimosa.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mimosa. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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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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