nounπShareAn embalmed human or animal corpse wrapped in linen bandages for burial, especially as practised by the ancient Egyptians and some Native American tribes."The museum displayed several mummies, showcasing ancient Egyptian burial practices. "archaeologyhistoryculturereligionbodyritualpastChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(by extension) A reanimated embalmed human corpse, as a typical character in horror films."During the Halloween haunted house, the mummies shuffled slowly, groaning and reaching out to scare the visitors. "entertainmentmythologycharacterbodyinhumanarchaeologyliteratureculturemediaChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(by extension) Any naturally preserved human or animal body."The explorers discovered frozen woolly mammoth mummies in the Siberian permafrost. "bodyarchaeologyculturehistoryhumanpastreligionanimalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA brown pigment originally prepared from the ground-up remains of Egyptian animal or human mummies mixed with bitumen, etc."> The artist initially used mummies to achieve a rich, dark brown in her paintings of ancient ruins, but thankfully, modern paints now offer safer and more ethical alternatives. "artmaterialchemistryhistoryarchaeologycolorChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA pulp."After being left out in the rain, the stack of newspapers turned into mummies. "materialsubstanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA substance used in medicine, prepared from mummified flesh."In the old days, some doctors believed that mummies ground into powder could cure certain illnesses, although this was never proven. "medicinesubstancebodyhistoryarchaeologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA sort of wax used in grafting."To ensure a strong graft takes hold, the gardener carefully applied mummies to seal and protect the joined branches. "materialagricultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo mummify."Archaeologists carefully mummify animal remains discovered in the ancient burial site to preserve them for study. "ritualarchaeologyreligionhistorybodycultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(usually childish) mother.""The little boy ran to the playground calling, 'Mummies, watch me go down the slide!'" "familyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
