Meaning & use
mimicry
The act of closely imitating another's behavior, speech, or, in animals, appearance for advantage or protection.
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The stick insect's mimicry of a twig protects it from hungry birds.
His uncanny mimicry of famous singers made him a hit at parties.
A note on using this word
In biology, mimicry specifically refers to species evolving to resemble another organism or object for camouflage or defense.
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