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mimosa

/mɪˈmoʊ.sə/
noun CEFR B1

Definition

A tree or shrub with small, fluffy yellow flowers, associated with International Women's Day in Italy.

In Italy, March 8 is sometimes simply called “La Festa della Mimosa,” the Mimosa Festival.

Etymology From Greek mimos, 'mimic,' since some species' leaves react to touch.