Definition of Mimical
1. of the nature of mimicry [adj]
Medical Definition of Mimical
1.
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. 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.
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
(01 Mar 1998)
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