English dictionary
sensitive plant
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Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
noun
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prostrate or semi-erect subshrub of tropical America, and Australia; heavily armed with recurved thorns and having sensitive soft grey-green leaflets that fold and droop at night or when touched or cooled
Source: WordNet 3.0
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semi-climbing prickly evergreen shrub of tropical America having compound leaves sensitive to light and touch
Synonyms mimosa sensitivaSource: WordNet 3.0