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mimosa

/mɪˈməʊ.sə/ /mɪˈmoʊ.sə/

Meanings
noun
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.

Examples :

"In the botanical garden, the mimosa closed its leaves when I gently touched them, surprising me with its sensitivity. "
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Related Words

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beautifully adverb

/ˈbjuːtɪf(ə)li/

In a beautiful manner.

"The dancer moved beautifully across the stage. "

Illustration sensitivity

sensitivity noun

/ˌsɛnsɪˈtɪvɪti/

The quality or state of being sensitive; sensitiveness.

"My sister has a high sensitivity to loud noises, which makes it hard for her to enjoy crowded concerts. "

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sensitive noun

/ˈsɛnsɪtɪv/

A person with a paranormal sensitivity to something that most cannot perceive.

"My sister has a sensitivity to subtle changes in the weather; she can feel an approaching storm hours before anyone else notices. "

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celebrated verb

/ˈsɛl.ɪ.bɹeɪ.tɪd/

To extol or honour in a solemn manner.

"to celebrate the name of the Most High"

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botanical noun

/bəˈtænɪkl/ /bɒˈtænɪkl/

Something derived from a botanical, especially herbal, source

"My grandmother's remedy for a cough is a botanical made from dried herbs she grows in her garden. "

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champagne noun

/ʃæmˈpeɪn/

A sparkling white wine made from a blend of grapes, especially Chardonnay and pinot, produced in Champagne, France, by the méthode champenoise.

"My aunt brought a bottle of champagne to celebrate my graduation. "

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consisting verb

/kənˈsɪstɪŋ/

To be.

"The project consists of three main parts. "

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butterflies noun

/ˈbʌtərˌflaɪz/ /ˈbʌtərflaɪz/

(by ellipsis) butterflies in one's stomach

"Before her presentation, she had butterflies, hoping she wouldn't forget anything. "

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promotion noun

/pɹəˈməʊʃən/ /pɹəˈmoʊʃən/

An advancement in rank or position.

"After many years of hard work, Maria received a promotion to senior manager. "

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surprising verb

/səˈpɹaɪzɪŋ/

To cause (someone) to feel unusually alarmed or delighted by something unexpected.

"It surprises me that I owe twice as much as I thought I did."

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tropical noun

/ˈtrɑpɪkəl/ /ˈtrɒpɪkəl/

A tropical plant.

"My grandmother's garden has many tropicals, including hibiscus and plumeria. "

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belonging verb

/bɪˈlɒŋɪŋ/ /bɪˈlɔŋɪŋ/

To have its proper place.

"Where does this document belong?"