Taxidermy: meaning, definitions and examples
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taxidermy
[ หtรฆksษชหdษrmi ]
art form
Taxidermy is the art of preserving an animal's body by mounting or stuffing it to maintain its lifelike appearance. This practice is commonly used in natural history museums and by hunters to showcase their trophies.
Synonyms
mounting, preservation, stuffing.
Examples of usage
- The hunter proudly displayed his taxidermy collection.
- She studied taxidermy in art school.
- The museum has an impressive exhibit on the history of taxidermy.
Translations
Translations of the word "taxidermy" in other languages:
๐ต๐น taxidermia
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅเคเฅเคธเคฟเคกเคฐเฅเคฎเคฟ
๐ฉ๐ช Taxidermie
๐ฎ๐ฉ taksidermi
๐บ๐ฆ ัะฐะบัะธะดะตัะผัั
๐ต๐ฑ taksydermia
๐ฏ๐ต ๅฅ่ฃฝ
๐ซ๐ท taxidermie
๐ช๐ธ taxidermia
๐น๐ท taksidermi
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ฐ์
๐ธ๐ฆ ุชุญููุท
๐จ๐ฟ taxidermie
๐ธ๐ฐ taxidermia
๐จ๐ณ ๆ ๆฌๅถไฝ
๐ธ๐ฎ taksidermija
๐ฎ๐ธ skinnaverk
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะฐะบัะธะดะตัะผะธั
๐ฌ๐ช แขแแฅแกแแแแ แแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ taksidermi
๐ฒ๐ฝ taxidermia
Etymology
The word 'taxidermy' finds its roots in the Greek words 'taxis,' meaning arrangement, and 'derma,' meaning skin. The practice began in ancient times, with early examples of animal preservation found in Egyptian mummification. However, the modern practice of taxidermy emerged in the 19th century, particularly in Europe and North America, coinciding with the rise of natural history museums and the popularity of hunting. The art form evolved as taxidermists sought to recreate the lifelike appearance of animals, leading to advancements in techniques and materials. As the years progressed, taxidermy also found roles in education, science, and conservation, leading to increased conversations about ethics and the treatment of animals in the field.