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Mimicry
01
the similarity of one animal species to another species or to elements of its environment, providing camouflage or protection from predators
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Abstract
Composition
Compound
Uncountable
Plural form
mimicries
Examples
The caterpillar uses mimicry to look like a poisonous snake.
02
the action of copying or imitating the behavior, speech, or appearance of someone or something
Examples
The child 's mimicry of her teacher's gestures made the class laugh.
