Mimus
/ˈmʌɪməs/noun
A genus of mockingbirds which includes the northern mockingbird, Mimus polyglottos; a bird of this genus.
- Valid publication of the genus name: F. Boie 1826, in Isis von Oken 19 971/2, after earlier use in M. J. Brisson Ornithologia (1760) II. 266..
Origin
Early 18th century; earliest use found in Phillips's New World of Words. From post-classical Latin mimus, specifically use of classical Latin mīmus.