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Mimic

Mimic (mimic)
a.(?)
Mim"ic
[L. mimicus, Gr. (?), fr. (?) mime: cf. F. mimique. See Mime.]

  1. Imitative; mimetic.

    Oft, in her absence, mimic fancy wakes
    To imitate her.     Milton.

    Man is, of all creatures, the most mimical. W. Wotton.

  2. Consisting of, or formed by, imitation; imitated; as, mimic gestures.
    "Mimic hootings." Wordsworth.
  3. Imitative; characterized by resemblance to other forms; -- applied to crystals which by twinning resemble simple forms of a higher grade of symmetry.

    * Mimic often implies something droll or ludicrous, and is less dignified than imitative.

    Mimic beetle (Zoöl.), a beetle that feigns death when disturbed, esp. the species of Hister and allied genera.

Mimic

Mimic (mimic)
n.
Mim"ic
  1. One who imitates or mimics, especially one who does so for sport; a copyist; a buffoon.
    Burke.

Mimic

Mimic (mimic)
v. t.
Mim"ic
  1. To imitate or ape for sport] to ridicule by imitation.

    The walk, the words, the gesture, could supply,
    The habit mimic, and the mien belie.     Dryden.

  2. To assume a resemblance to (some other organism of a totally different nature, or some surrounding object), as a means of protection or advantage.

    Syn. -- To ape; imitate; counterfeit; mock.













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