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Definition of sensitive briar in English: sensitive briarnoun A herbaceous perennial leguminous plant, Mimosa nuttallii, native to the central United States, having prickly stems that trail along the ground, pink or purple flowers with conspicuous stamens that form a globelike cluster, and leaflets that fold together when touched.
Origin Early 19th century; earliest use found in John Drayton (1766–1822). Definition of sensitive briar in US English: sensitive briarnoun A herbaceous perennial leguminous plant, Mimosa nuttallii, native to the central United States, having prickly stems that trail along the ground, pink or purple flowers with conspicuous stamens that form a globelike cluster, and leaflets that fold together when touched.
Origin Early 19th century; earliest use found in John Drayton (1766–1822). |