embalm

Meanings

• Verb

  To preserve a dead body by treating it with chemicals or other substances to delay decomposition.

  - "The body of the pharaoh was embalmed before being placed in the tomb."
  - "The funeral rites included embalming the deceased."

• Verb

  To treat or preserve something, especially a dead body, by applying chemicals or other substances.

  - "The flowers were embalmed to keep their fragrance."
  - "The museum curator embalmed the ancient mummy."

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Pronunciation

1. /ɪmˈbɑːm/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with embalm
palm , calm , balm

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Variants

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embalm , embalmed , embalmer , embalmers , embalming , embalmment , embalmments , embalms

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Etymology

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From Old French embalmer, from embalsamer, from em- 'in' + balm 'salve, ointment'.

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Trivia

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1. Embalming was used by the ancient Egyptians as early as 3000 BCE.

2. The process of embalming can take several weeks to complete.

3. Some cultures believed that the soul could not leave the body until it was fully embalmed.

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Related Concepts

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1. Mummification: The process of preserving a dead body by removing the internal organs, treating the body with chemicals, and wrapping it in linen.

2. Funeral rites: Ceremonies and practices performed to honor the deceased and facilitate their transition to the afterlife.

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Culture

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Embalming has been practiced for thousands of years as a means of preserving the bodies of the deceased for burial or mummification. It has been an essential part of various cultures and religions, particularly in ancient Egypt, China, and Greece.

How to Memorize "embalm"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the process of applying chemicals to a dead body to preserve it. Imagine the body being wrapped in linen or other materials.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'embalm' with the idea of preserving something, especially a dead body. Think of the chemicals and substances used in the process.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each definition: 'E' for 'Embalm' - 'E'preserve a dead body, 'M'ake it last longer.

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