# mimosa vs missa

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### mimosa
*noun · IPA /mɪˈməʊ.sə/ · frequency rank #42,273*
A plant belonging to the genus Mimosa usually found in tropical climates, their leaves are usually prickly and sensitive to touch or light, and have small white or pink flowers.

### missa
*noun · frequency rank #48,900*
a mass, in the sense of a composition setting several sung parts of the liturgical service (most often chosen from the ordinary parts Kyrie, Gloria, Credo, Agnus Dei and/or Sanctus) to music, notably when the text in Latin is used (as long universally prescribed by Rome)

## Source
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