plural mummies
Definition of mummy
(Entry 1 of 2)
1a
: a body embalmed or treated for burial with preservatives in the manner of the ancient Egyptians
b
: a body unusually well preserved
2
: one resembling a mummy
mummy
Definition of mummy (Entry 2 of 2)
chiefly British spelling of mommy
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The first known use of mummy was in 1615
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