English Explanatory Dictionary

death-stiffness

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Temporary stiffness of the body's muscles and joints following death; rigor mortis.

Word forms

death-stiffness death stiffness

Etymology

From death + stiffness.

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