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mummy

/ˈmʌmi/
Meanings
  • noun

    A preserved ancient Egyptian body, usually with the internal organs removed and replaced by natron or resin, wrapped in linen bandages, and often placed in a sealed tomb.

    - "The mummy was discovered in a tomb deep in the Egyptian desert."
    - "Scientists have been studying the mummy for centuries to learn about ancient Egyptian culture."
Pronunciation
  1. /ˈmʌmi/



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Synonyms

mummy brown
Rhymes
Words rhyming with mummy
nummy , ummy , dummy
Variants
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mommy , mummies , mummy
Etymology
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From the Arabic word mūmīya, meaning 'bitumen, asphalt'. The term was later applied to the preserved bodies of ancient Egyptians.

Trivia
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  1. The oldest known mummy is believed to be the 'South American mummy', Lola, who lived around 7000 BC.

  2. The process of mummification was first discovered in Egypt around 3000 BC.

  3. Mummies have been found in various parts of the world, including South America, China, and Europe.

Related Concepts
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  1. mummification: The process of preserving a body, typically by removing the internal organs and replacing them with natron or resin, and wrapping the body in linen bandages.

  2. ancient Egyptian culture: A civilization that existed in Egypt from the Pre-Dynastic period to the Roman conquest, characterized by its complex social organization, monumental architecture, and artistic achievements.

Culture
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In ancient Egyptian culture, mummies were believed to be a means of preserving the body and soul for the afterlife. Mummification was a complex process that involved removing the internal organs, cleaning the body, and wrapping it in linen bandages.

How to Memorize "mummy"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a mummy wrapped in bandages and lying in a dark, dusty tomb.
    - Visualize the process of mummification, from cleaning the body to wrapping it in linen bandages.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'mummy' with ancient Egypt and the process of preserving dead bodies for the afterlife.
    - Think of mummies as ancient relics that provide insights into the culture and history of ancient civilizations.

  3. mnemonics

    - Remember the acronym M-U-M-M-Y to help you remember the definition: M-um-mified U-nderground M-ummies Y-ield ancient I-nformation.

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