How to pronounce“mummification”in English
185 years after his death, his corpse stands in his old black suit in that glass cabinet, creeping out visitors.
The mummification of his head was something of a failure, leaving it in such a gruesome state that it wasn’t returned to his body; instead, a wax replica was affixed to his
neck. But his head has nonetheless provided some useful lessons.
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Definitions of “mummification”
The preserving of a dead body, by making it into a mummy.
“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.”
The practice of wrapping a person's arms, torso, and legs in order to restrict their movement.