taxidermist

Meanings

• noun

  A person who prepares, stuffs, and mounts the skins of animals or birds to create taxidermy.

  - "The taxidermist created a stunning display of mounted animals in the museum."
  - "John's hobby was taxidermy; he spent hours perfecting each specimen."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with taxidermist
armadillo , maradonna , mellodrama , pellmell , stallion

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Variants

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taxidermic , taxidermies , taxidermist , taxidermists , taxidermy

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Etymology

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From the Greek words tassis (arrangement) and derma (skin).

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Trivia

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1. Taxidermy was popularized in the late 1800s as a way to preserve hunting trophies.

2. Some taxidermy artists use real glass eyes to create a more lifelike appearance.

3. The world's largest taxidermy collection is housed in the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History.

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Related Concepts

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1. stuffed animal: A toy or decorative object made to resemble a real animal, often filled with stuffing or other materials.

2. mount: To secure an animal trophy or other item to a wall or other surface for display.

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Culture

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Taxidermy has a rich cultural history, particularly in hunting communities. It is also popular in natural history museums and among collectors of unusual or exotic specimens.

How to Memorize "taxidermist"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person carefully preparing and mounting an animal skin, creating a lifelike display.

2. associate
   

   - Think of a hunter or collector proudly displaying their taxidermy creations.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember 'Taxi' for 'Taxidermist' and 'Derma' for 'Skin'.

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