mummified

Meanings

• noun

  The process of preserving a dead body with dried salts, ice, or alcohol, usually with the intention of putting it on public display.

  - "The ancient Egyptians were famous for their mummification practices."
  - "The mummified bodies of pharaohs were often buried with their treasures."

• verb

  To preserve (a dead body) by drying or other chemical methods.

  - "The ancient Egyptians mummified their dead."
  - "The scientists mummified the dead animal for further study."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with mummified
numbified , tumbivid , plumbified

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Variants

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mummification , mummifications , mummified , mummifies , mummify , mummifying

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Etymology

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From the Arabic word mummiyah, meaning 'bitumen' or 'embalming substance'. The process of mummification involves removing the internal organs, drying the body with natron or other preservatives, and wrapping the body in linen.

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Trivia

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1. The oldest known mummy is believed to be a man named 'Lolanis', who lived around 7500 BC in Chile.

2. The process of mummification was not just used for humans, but also for animals, such as cats and birds.

3. Mummies have been known to contain surprisingly well-preserved food and drink offerings.

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Related Concepts

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1. Embalming: The process of preserving a dead body by treating it with chemicals, often to mask the smell of decomposition.

2. Mummy: A preserved dead body, usually from ancient times.

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Culture

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Mummification has been a significant cultural practice throughout history, particularly in ancient Egypt, China, and Peru. Mummies have been used for religious and spiritual purposes, as well as for scientific study and public display. Mummies have also appeared in literature, art, and music, and have been the subject of numerous myths and legends.

How to Memorize "mummified"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a mummy wrapped in bandages, with a desiccated face and hollowed-out eyes. Visualize the process of mummification, from removing the organs to wrapping the body in linen.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'mummified' with preservation and ancient history. Think of Egypt and pharaohs when you hear the word.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the acronym M-U-M-M-I-F-I-E-D: Mummy Underground Made of Mummified Ingredients For Internal Embalming and Decorating.

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