shame plant en · NOUN
Etymology
So called because of its shrinking reaction to being touched. Compare Latin pudica (“shamefaced”) in the taxonomic name.
Meanings
- Mimosa, especially Mimosa pudica.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| shame plants | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| shameplant | alternative | lexicographic |