Definition of embalm

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Embalm (v. t.) To anoint all over with balm; especially, to preserve from decay by means of balm or other aromatic oils, or spices; to fill or impregnate (a dead body), with aromatics and drugs that it may resist putrefaction..

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Embalmer :: Embalmer (n.) One who embalms.
Embalm :: Embalm (v. t.) To fill or imbue with sweet odor; to perfume.
Imbalm :: Imbalm (v. t.) See Embalm.
Embalmment :: Embalmment (n.) The act of embalming.
Balsamation :: Balsamation (n.) The art or process of embalming.
Cerement :: Cerement (n.) A cerecloth used for the special purpose of enveloping a dead body when embalmed.
Mummy :: Mummy (n.) A dead body embalmed and dried after the manner of the ancient Egyptians; also, a body preserved, by any means, in a dry state, from the process of putrefaction..
Mummify :: Mummify (v. t.) To embalm and dry as a mummy; to make into, or like, a mummy..
Mummy :: Mummy (n.) A gummy liquor that exudes from embalmed flesh when heated; -- formerly supposed to have magical and medicinal properties.
Canonship :: Canonship (a.) Of or pertaining to Canopus in Egypt; as, the Canopic vases, used in embalming..
Embalm :: Embalm (v. t.) To anoint all over with balm; especially, to preserve from decay by means of balm or other aromatic oils, or spices; to fill or impregnate (a dead body), with aromatics and drugs that it may resist putrefaction..
Embalm :: Embalm (v. t.) To preserve from decay or oblivion as if with balm; to perpetuate in remembrance.
Embalmed :: Embalmed (imp. & p. p.) of Embal.
Embalming :: Embalming (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Embal.
Mummy :: Mummy (v. t.) To embalm; to mummify.
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