English Explanatory Dictionary

mummification

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The preserving of a dead body, by making it into a mummy.
  2. The practice of wrapping a person's arms, torso, and legs in order to restrict their movement.

Pronunciation

/ˌmʌmɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-mummification.wav

Word forms

mummification mummifications

Etymology

From mummify + -ication, after French momification.

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