mummification

.mʌmifi'keiʃәn3 senses · 57 ms

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noun/ˌmʌmɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

1
The preserving of a dead body, by making it into a mummy.countableuncountable
- Mummification is not reserved exclusively for humans. Cats, dogs, and even crocodiles often get the same treatment—complete with animal-shaped coffins and painted faces.
2
The practice of wrapping a person's arms, torso, and legs in order to restrict their movement.countableuncountable

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