Definitions for: Mimicry


[n] the act of mimicking; imitative behavior
[n] the resemblance of an animal species to another species or to natural objects; provides concealment and protection from predators



Webster (1913) Definition: Mim"ic*ry, n.
1. The act or practice of one who mimics; ludicrous imitation
for sport or ridicule.

2. (Biol.) Protective resemblance; the resemblance which
certain animals and plants exhibit to other animals and
plants or to the natural objects among which they live, --
a characteristic which serves as their chief means of
protection against enemies; imitation; mimesis; mimetism.

Synonyms: apery

See Also: imitation, impersonation, mockery, parody, personation, takeoff

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