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mimicry

mim·ic·ry [ mímmikree ]


noun 
Definition:
 
1. art of imitation: the imitating of other people's voices, gestures, or appearance, often for comic effect

2. biology similarity of appearance in nature: the resemblance of a plant or animal to another species or to a feature of its natural surroundings, developed as protection from predators

3. birds bird call imitation: the ability of some birds to imitate the songs of other species and use them in their own repertoire

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