Word: automimicry
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: au
to
mi
mi
cry
Definition: The advantage gained by some members of a species from their resemblance to others of the same species. Males of many bees and wasps, although defenseless, are protected from predators by their resemblance to females that are equipped with stingers.
Morphemes:
Affix: auto-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: auto- (regarding oneself)
Affix: mimic
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To take on the appearance of another, for protection or camouflage.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: μῑμικός
Language: grc
Decoded: mimikos
Meaning: belonging to mimes
Affix: -ry
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Alternative form of -ery. Added to verbs to form nouns meaning "place of" (an art, craft, or practice).