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I would pronounce the final syllable as /kri:/ with the same vowel as the final sound of oddity, similar to the vowel in see but not quite so long. It's a noun from the verb mimic and means copying or imitating, for protective purposes as Marianna says or for humorous effect.
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Entire Thread Subject Posted By Posted mimicry Marianna 08/23/01 07:36 AM Re: mimicry Bingley 08/23/01 09:36 AM Re: mimicry wwh 08/23/01 01:13 PM Re: mimicry NicholasW 08/23/01 02:50 PM
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