Added 9 October 2026
mimicry
/ˈmɪm.ɪ.kɹi/ noun
In Latin: mīmica, mīmētismus Wiktionary
noun Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about mimicry at Wordnik → Where our words come from →
- The act of mimicking; imitative behavior.
- The resemblance of an animal species to another species or to natural objects; provides concealment and protection from predators.
Origin
From mimic + -ry.
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