mummify

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. verb preserve while making lifeless
  2. verb remove the organs and dry out (a dead body) in order to preserve it
  3. verb dry up and shrivel due to complete loss of moisture

Etymology

From mummy + -ify. Compare later French momifier.

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