mummy
1 of 1noun/ˈmə.mi/
Forms:mummies
2
a preserved human or animal body, typically in Egypt, which was dried and wrapped in cloth
- Archaeologists discovered an ancient mummy in the tomb.
- The museum exhibited a well-preserved mummy from Egypt.
- The mummy was carefully wrapped in linen to preserve it.
- They uncovered several mummies from the burial site.
- The tomb contained a mummy with intricate jewelry.