mimetico
camouflage, mimetic
adjective mee-MEH-tee-koh Rare
Origin: From Greek mimetikós (imitative)
Usage Note
Mimetico derives from mimetismo (mimicry, camouflage) and describes something designed to blend into its surroundings — camouflage clothing (tuta mimetica), camouflage pattern (verde mimetico), or an animal's mimetic coloring. The plural is mimetici (m) / mimetiche (f).
Examples
"I soldati indossano una divisa mimetica in missione."
Natural Translation
Soldiers wear a camouflage uniform on mission.
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