mimic
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Synonyms: mimi, memic, mimir, mmic, simic, cimic, mimis, milic, mimc, mimid, mitic
Antonyms: mimi, memic, mimir, mmic, simic, cimic, mimis, milic, mimc, mimid, mitic
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Verb
- {{lb|en|transitive}} To [[imitate]], [[especially]] in order to [[ridicule]].
- {{lb|en|biology|transitive}} To take on the [[appearance]] of another, for [[protection]] or [[camouflage]].
Noun
- A person who practices [[mimicry]]; especially:
- An entity that [[mimic#Verb|mimics]] another entity, such as a disease that resembles another disease in its signs and symptoms; see ''{{w|the great imitator}}''.
- An [[imitation]].
- {{lb|en|fantasy|RPG}} A [[fictional]] [[monster]] able to [[disguise]] itself as an [[inanimate]] object, commonly a [[treasure chest]], often with the intent of [[lure|luring]] [[adventurer]]s into a [[trap]].
Adjective
- Pertaining to [[mimicry]]; [[imitative]].
- [[mock|Mock]], [[pretended]].
- {{lb|en|mineralogy}} Imitative; characterized by resemblance to other forms; applied to crystals which by twinning resemble simple forms of a higher grade of symmetry.
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