plural mummies
1
a
: 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
2 of 2chiefly British spelling of mommy
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Rafil Kroll-Zaidi, Harpers Magazine, 28 Mar. 2025
Many of the mummies also emanated hints of smoke, mold, flowers and dust, among other odors.
—Sarah Everts, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 Feb. 2025
There is a certain internal logic to making mummies smell good.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 13 Feb. 2025
The beast’s remains were originally excavated in 1914 during an expedition to Bahariya Oasis, a site in Egypt’s western desert known for yielding additional dinosaur bones, as well as ancient mummies and architectural treasures.
—Leslie Katz, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
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Noun
The mummy of the Mysterious Lady was not pregnant, and Egyptian mummies smell spicy, sweet, and woody.
—Rafil Kroll-Zaidi, Harpers Magazine, 28 Mar. 2025
Many of the mummies also emanated hints of smoke, mold, flowers and dust, among other odors.
—Sarah Everts, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 Feb. 2025
There is a certain internal logic to making mummies smell good.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 13 Feb. 2025
The beast’s remains were originally excavated in 1914 during an expedition to Bahariya Oasis, a site in Egypt’s western desert known for yielding additional dinosaur bones, as well as ancient mummies and architectural treasures.
—Leslie Katz, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
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“Mummy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mummy. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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