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Meaning:

Noun:

  • An embalmed corpse wrapped in linen bandages for burial, especially as practised by the ancient Egyptians.
  • Any naturally preserved human or animal body.
  • archaic A pulp.
  • British|usually|childish A child's term for '''mother'''.
  • historical A substance used in medicine prepared from mummified flesh.

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Proper noun:

  • One's mother

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Verb:

  • transitive To mummify.

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