Mummy

Pronunciation: /ˈmʌmi/

Definitions of mummy

noun A preserved human or animal body, especially one that has been wrapped in bandages and buried in a tomb

Example Sentences

A1 My mummy makes the best cookies.

A2 The mummy in the museum is thousands of years old.

B1 The archaeologists discovered an ancient mummy in the tomb.

B2 The mummy's bandages were carefully unwrapped by the experts.

C1 The mummy's curse was said to bring misfortune to anyone who disturbed its resting place.

C2 The mummy's intricate burial mask was made of pure gold and precious gems.

Examples of mummy in a Sentence

formal The mummy was carefully preserved by the archaeologists for further study.

informal I can't believe how well-preserved that mummy is!

slang Check out that spooky mummy over there!

figurative She wrapped herself up in blankets like a mummy to stay warm.

Grammatical Forms of mummy

• past tense: mummified
• plural: mummies
• comparative: more mummified
• superlative: most mummified
• present tense: mummifies
• future tense: will mummify
• perfect tense: has mummified
• continuous tense: is mummifying
• singular: mummy
• positive degree: mummier
• infinitive: to mummify
• gerund: mummifying
• participle: mummified

Origin and Evolution of mummy

First Known Use: 1615 year

Language of Origin: Persian

Story behind the word: The word 'mummy' is derived from the Persian word 'mum', which means wax. This is because ancient Egyptians used a wax-like substance in the mummification process.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'mummy' has come to specifically refer to a preserved human or animal body in ancient Egyptian burial practices. It is now commonly used to describe any preserved body, whether through natural or artificial means.