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noun
- 1. (especially in ancient Egypt) a body of a human being or animal that has been ceremonially preserved by removal of the internal organs, treatment with natron and resin, and wrapping in bandages: "the mummy of Tutankhamen"
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1. a. : a body embalmed or treated for burial with preservatives in the manner of the ancient Egyptians. b. : a body unusually well preserved. 2. : one resembling a mummy. mummy. 2 of 2. chiefly British spelling of mommy. Examples of mummy in a Sentence. Recent Examples on the Web. Noun.
MUMMY definition: 1. child's word for mother: 2. (especially in ancient Egypt) a dead body that is prevented from…. Learn more.
A mummy is a dead human or an animal whose soft tissues and organs have been preserved by either intentional or accidental exposure to chemicals, extreme cold, very low humidity, or lack of air, so that the recovered body does not decay further if kept in cool and dry conditions.
Mummy definition: the dead body of a human being or animal, treated with natural or chemical desiccants and preservatives as part of preparation for burial, as notably practiced in ancient Egyptian and South American cultures. See examples of MUMMY used in a sentence.
Jun 13, 2024 · Mummy, body embalmed, naturally preserved, or treated for burial with preservatives after the manner of the ancient Egyptians. The process varied from age to age in Egypt, but it always involved removing the internal organs (though in a late period they were replaced after treatment), treating the.
A mummy is either a preserved dead body or a British person’s mom, ideally not at the same time. In ancient Egypt, preserving a body as a mummy was part of a religious belief in an afterlife.
MUMMY meaning: 1. child's word for mother: 2. (especially in ancient Egypt) a dead body that is prevented from…. Learn more.
a withered or shrunken living being: When this mummy of a guy walked in, we were not expecting him to say that he’s our new fitness coach! a dry, shriveled fruit, tuber, or other plant organ, resulting from any of several fungal diseases.
Definition of mummy noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
MUMMY meaning: a dead body of a person or animal prepared for burial in the manner of the ancient Egyptians by treating it with oils and wrapping it in strips of cloth.
