Mimosaceae

plural noun

Mim·​o·​sa·​ceae

ˌmiməˈsāsēˌē,

ˌmīm-

in some classifications

: a family of plants (order Rosales) that are commonly included in the family Leguminosae and that have pinnate leaves and small regular flowers in heads or spikes

mimosaceous

¦⸗⸗¦sāshəs

adjective

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Mimosa, type genus + -aceae

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