mimus

/mɪˈmɪs/

Definitions

1. noun

A bird of the family Mimidae, including the mockingbird and the thrush.

“The mimus song echoed through the forest, capturing the essence of nature.”

2. noun

A type of ancient Roman pantomime actor who mimicked the actions of mythological figures.

“The mimus performer skillfully reenacted the story of Orpheus in the ancient Roman theater.”

Synonyms

  • mockingbird
  • thrush

Antonyms

  • mute
  • songless