embalm
Meaning
- (transitive) To treat a corpse with preservatives in order to prevent decomposition.
- (figuratively, transitive) To preserve.
- (transitive) To perfume or add fragrance to something.
Translations
embaumer
embalsamar
imbalsamare
einbalsamieren
embalsamar
ταριχεύω
embalsamar βαλσαμώνω
condiō
mumyalamak
met balsem bestrijkenPronounced as (IPA)
/ɪmˈbɑːm/
Etymology
In summary
From Middle English enbawmen, from Middle French embaumer, from Old French embasmer. See balm.
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