Uk English Meaning of mimicry

mimicry

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Definitions and Meaning of mimicry in English

Wordnet

mimicry (n)

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

Webster

mimicry (n.)

The act or practice of one who mimics; ludicrous imitation for sport or ridicule.

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.

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mimicry

the act of mimicking; imitative behavior, the resemblance of an animal species to another species or to natural objects; provides concealment and protection fro

burlesque,caricature,insult,laughter,Pasquinade,satire,contempt,Disdain,disparagement,put down

applause,Approval,Praise,commendation

mimicking => mimicking, mimicked => mimicked, mimically => mimetically, mimical => mimical, mimic => mimic,