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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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For example, there was a free barbecue buffet during dinner Friday night and a complimentary gospel brunch spread on Sunday morning, complete with bottomless mimosas and a Bloody Mary bar.
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Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 16 Sep. 2025
The restaurant awaits permits to serve beer, wine and mimosas.
—Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 16 Sep. 2025
Reflect, realign and journal among the stacks in this one-hour restorative session followed by a mimosa (or non-alcoholic sparkling beverage) toast and private access to Book Society.
—American Booksellers Association, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
As for breakfast, there's a robust offering of everything, from a DIY mimosa bar to sweet and savory dishes like quiche, pizzettes, and even the viral flat croissant with chocolate and pistachio.
—Susmita Baral, Travel + Leisure, 7 Sep. 2025
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Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 16 Sep. 2025
The restaurant awaits permits to serve beer, wine and mimosas.
—Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 16 Sep. 2025
Reflect, realign and journal among the stacks in this one-hour restorative session followed by a mimosa (or non-alcoholic sparkling beverage) toast and private access to Book Society.
—American Booksellers Association, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
As for breakfast, there's a robust offering of everything, from a DIY mimosa bar to sweet and savory dishes like quiche, pizzettes, and even the viral flat croissant with chocolate and pistachio.
—Susmita Baral, Travel + Leisure, 7 Sep. 2025
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“Mimosa.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mimosa. Accessed 20 Sep. 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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