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mimical


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."

3. <chemical> Imitative; characterised 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.

<zoology> Mimic beetle, a beetle that feigns death when disturbed, especially. The species of Hister and allied genera.

Origin: L. Mimicus, Gr, fr. Mime: cf. F. Mimique. See Mime.

Source: Websters Dictionary