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mummify Definition and Meaning in English (mummify definition)

verb
Synonyms:embalmpreservedesiccate
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Mummify definition: To preserve a dead body by embalming and drying it, especially as practiced by the ancient Egyptians.

Definitions of Mummify

  1. 1verb

    To preserve a dead body by embalming and drying it, especially as practiced by the ancient Egyptians.

  2. 2verb

    To cause something to become dry and shriveled, often losing its original form, freshness, or vitality.

Example Sentences

historical

“The ancient Egyptians would mummify their pharaohs to prepare them for the afterlife.”

general

“Lack of water can mummify plants, turning them brittle and lifeless.”

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past tensemummified
present participlemummifying
nounmummification
agent nounmummifier

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Mummify definition: To preserve a dead body by embalming and drying it, especially as practiced by the ancient Egyptians.
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'Mummify' translates to 'mummify' in English. Mummify definition: To preserve a dead body by embalming and drying it, especially as practiced by the ancient Egyptians.
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