taxidermy
1 of 1noun/ˈtæksɪdɜrmi/
Forms:taxidermies
1
the art of preserving the dead body of animals by skinning and then filling them with a specific substance in order to use them as decoration
- The museum exhibit showcased stunning examples of wildlife preserved through taxidermy.
- The zoo uses taxidermy to educate visitors about endangered species.
- His fascination with taxidermy led him to create lifelike displays of birds and mammals.
- The taxidermy class taught students the meticulous process of preserving animals.
- The natural history museum features a section dedicated to the art and science of taxidermy.