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mummified

 

[ ˈmʌmɪfaɪd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

historical process

Mummified refers to a process that involves preserving a body through drying and embalming techniques. This practice was most famously associated with ancient Egyptian funerary customs, where the deceased were mummified to protect them for the afterlife. The process typically includes the removal of internal organs, drying of the body using natron salts, and wrapping in linen bandages. Mummification signifies a cultural belief in the afterlife and the importance of preserving the physical form for eternity.

Synonyms

desiccated, embalmed, preserved

Examples of usage

  • The mummy was mummified in ancient times.
  • Archaeologists found mummified remains in the tomb.
  • The museum showcased mummified artifacts from Egypt.

Translations

Translations of the word "mummified" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mumificado

🇮🇳 ममीकरण

🇩🇪 einbalsamiert

🇮🇩 mumifikasi

🇺🇦 мумифікований

🇵🇱 mumifikowany

🇯🇵 ミイラ化した

🇫🇷 momifié

🇪🇸 momificado

🇹🇷 mumyalanmış

🇰🇷 미이라화된

🇸🇦 تحنيط

🇨🇿 mumifikovaný

🇸🇰 mumifikovaný

🇨🇳 木乃伊化的

🇸🇮 mumificiran

🇮🇸 múmíseraður

🇰🇿 мумияланған

🇬🇪 მუმიფიცირებული

🇦🇿 mumiyalaşdırılmış

🇲🇽 momificado

Etymology

The word 'mummified' originates from the late Middle English term 'mummie', which comes from the Arabic word 'mūmiya', meaning 'bitumen' or 'pitch', as ancient mummies were often preserved with substances like bitumen. This Arabic term itself traces back to a Persian word 'mūmyā', referring to a substance thought to have preservative properties. The connection between the Arabic term and the act of preservation was made because ancient Egyptians employed various resins and oils in the mummification process, creating a somewhat similar effect. Over time, the term evolved to denote the entire process of preparing a body for burial as practiced by the Egyptians. The fascination with mummified remains began in Europe during the Renaissance and has continued to captivate historians and archaeologists alike, leading to extensive studies of ancient Egyptian burial practices.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #30,581 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.