Funerary Practices Glossary

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verb to preserve a dead body by embalming and drying it to prevent decay

  • The ancient Egyptians used a complex process to mummify their dead.
  • I heard that they mummify bodies in some cultures to preserve them.
  • Dude, that old sandwich in your bag is starting to mummify.
  • The dry climate mummified the remains of the once vibrant city.