Meaning
mimosa
- A plant or tree with fragrant bright-yellow fluffy flower clusters.
- The flower traditional in Italy as a symbol of International Women's Day.
In a sentence
L'otto marzo si regala tradizionalmente un ramo di mimosa.
On March 8th, a sprig of mimosa is traditionally given as a gift.
In giardino abbiamo una mimosa che fiorisce a febbraio.
In the garden we have a mimosa tree that blooms in February.
Hai comprato le mimose per tua madre?
Did you buy mimosas for your mother?
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| mimosa | feminine · singular |
| mimose | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- In Italy, sprigs of mimosa are traditionally given to women on March 8th (Festa della Donna).