embalm

1. (transitive) To treat a corpse with preservatives in order to prevent decomposition.
2. (figuratively, transitive) To preserve.
3. (transitive) To perfume or add fragrance to something.

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ɪmˈbɑːm/

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English: enbawmen

In summary

From Middle English enbawmen, from Middle French embaumer, from Old French embasmer. See balm.

Synonyms

mummify

preserve

dry up

stuff

make a mummy of

perfume

mortify

Translations

embaumer

embalsamar

imbalsamare

balsemen

einbalsamieren

embalsamar

ταριχεύω

embalsamar

βαλσαμώνω

balsamieren

balsamować

condiō

mumyalamak

condio

met balsem bestrijken