embalmed

Meanings

• verb (transitive)

  The process of treating a dead body with various chemicals, spices, and other substances to preserve it from decay.

  - "The ancient Egyptians were famous for their embalming techniques."
  - "After the death of a loved one, the family decided to embalm the body for a proper funeral."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with embalmed
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, meaning 'to bathe in perfumes' or 'to anoint'.

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Trivia

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1. The process of embalming can take several days to complete.

2. Embalming was not only used for humans but also for animals in ancient Egypt.

3. The famous Egyptian mummy, Tutankhamun, was not actually embalmed but rather mummified.

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Related Concepts

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1. mummification: A related concept to embalming, mummification involves preserving a body through desiccation, or the removal of moisture.

2. embalming fluid: A mixture of chemicals used in the embalming process to preserve the body.

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Culture

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Embalming has been practiced for thousands of years in various cultures around the world, including ancient Egypt, China, and Greece. It was often used as a means of preserving the bodies of important individuals for religious or political reasons.

How to Memorize "embalmed"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the process of embalming: the body being washed, treated with chemicals, and wrapped in linens.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'embalmed' with the idea of preservation and the ancient practice of preparing deceased bodies for burial.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'People Eat And Drink To Keep Embalmed' to remember the meaning of the word: Preserve, Embalm, Anoint, Dead Body

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