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mimicry

Pronunciation: /ˈmɪmɪkri/

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Definition of mimicry

noun (plural mimicries)

[mass noun]
  • the action or skill of imitating someone or something, especially in order to entertain or ridicule:the word was spoken with gently teasing mimicry [count noun]:a playful mimicry of the techniques of realist writers
  • Biology the close external resemblance of an animal or plant (or part of one) to another animal, plant, or inanimate object.

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