Taxidermist: meaning, definitions and examples
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taxidermist
[ หtรฆksษชหdษหrmษชst ]
profession animal
A taxidermist is a person who practices the art of taxidermy, which involves the preparation, stuffing, and mounting of the skins of animals for display or study. This profession often requires a detailed understanding of animal anatomy and various preservation techniques.
Synonyms
preserver, stuffed animal preparer.
Examples of usage
- The taxidermist skillfully mounted the deer for the exhibition.
- After the hunt, he took the animal to the local taxidermist.
- Many taxidermists also provide educational workshops on the art.
- The museum features a section dedicated to the work of famous taxidermists.
Translations
Translations of the word "taxidermist" in other languages:
๐ต๐น taxidermista
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅเคเฅเคธเคฟเคกเคฐเฅเคฎเคฟเคธเฅเค
๐ฉ๐ช Taxidermist
๐ฎ๐ฉ ahli taksidermi
๐บ๐ฆ ัะฐะบัะธะดะตัะผััั
๐ต๐ฑ taksydermista
๐ฏ๐ต ๅฅ่ฃฝๅธซ
๐ซ๐ท taxidermiste
๐ช๐ธ taxidermista
๐น๐ท taksidermist
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ฐ์ ์ฌ
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ูุนูุฏูููู ุงูุฌูุซูุซ
๐จ๐ฟ taxidermista
๐ธ๐ฐ taxidermista
๐จ๐ณ ๆ ๆฌๅธ
๐ธ๐ฎ taksidermist
๐ฎ๐ธ skinnari
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะฐะบัะธะดะตัะผะธัั
๐ฌ๐ช แขแแฅแกแแแแ แแแกแขแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ taksidermist
๐ฒ๐ฝ taxidermista
Etymology
The word 'taxidermist' originated from the Greek words 'taxidฤrmos', which means 'arranging the skin', and 'taxis', meaning 'arrangement', combined with 'derma', meaning 'skin'. The term started becoming popular in the 19th century as the art of taxidermy gained traction, particularly among naturalists and in museums. The practice itself dates back to ancient civilizations, where the preservation of animal specimens was used for religious or cultural purposes. Taxidermy evolved as a scientific method in the 19th century, becoming a vital part of zoological studies and exhibitions. It reflects both artistic skill in representation and a deeper understanding of animal biology.
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This word's position of #34,155 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.
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