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Definition mimicry in British English

mimicry noun

[uncountable] noun
/ˈmɪmɪkri/
1

the action of mimicking someone, or the ability to do this

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2

the way in which a plant or animal is able to make itself look like another plant or animal or something in its environment in order to be less noticeable to its enemies

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Definition mimicry in British English