mummy

noun/ˈmʌmi/

Frequency rank: #7,066 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)

Meaning

a body that has been preserved by drying or embalming, especially in ancient Egypt.

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Example sentence

The children gathered around the display case to get a closer look at the ancient mummy.

Synonyms & related words

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