mimosa
/mɪˈməʊ.sə//mɪˈmoʊ.sə/
- n.
- 含羞草
中文释义来自 ECDICT
词源链
- 英语English
mimosa
词源说明
From New Latin mimosa, from Latin mimus (“mime, actor”), referring to Mimosa pudica and its habit of shrinking back when touched. The cocktail is named after the bright yellow, fragrant flowers of the mimosa Acacia dealbata.
释义
名词noun
- 1(botany) A plant belonging to the genus Mimosa usually found in tropical climates, their leaves are usually prickly and sensitive to touch or light, and have small white or pink flowers.
- 2Certain plants of the genus Albizia (silk tree, pink siris).
- 3Certain plants of the genus Acacia.
- 4A cocktail consisting of half champagne