# mimosa vs mucosa

> 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.

### mucosa
*noun · IPA /mjuːˈkəʊzə/ · frequency rank #43,270*
Synonym of mucous membrane.

## Source
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