v.
 (mimics, mimicking, mimicked)
 imitate in order to entertain or ridicule. 
▸(of an animal or plant) take on the appearance of (another animal or plant) in order to deter predators or for camouflage.
 ▸replicate the effects of.
n.
  - a person skilled in mimicking.
- an animal or plant that mimics.
Derivative
  
  Etymology
  C16: via L. from Gk mimikos, from mimos ‘mime’.