mummy
/ˈmʌmi/
noun
- 1
An embalmed human or animal corpse wrapped in linen bandages for burial, especially as practised by the ancient Egyptians and some Native American tribes.
- 2
(by extension) A reanimated embalmed human corpse, as a typical character in horror films.
- 3
(by extension) Any naturally preserved human or animal body.
- 4
A brown pigment originally prepared from the ground-up remains of Egyptian animal or human mummies mixed with bitumen, etc.
- 5
A pulp.
- 6
A substance used in medicine, prepared from mummified flesh.
- 7
A sort of wax used in grafting.
Synonyms
verb
- 1
To mummify.
noun
- 1
(usually childish) mother.
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