Definition of taxidermy
: the art of preparing, stuffing, and mounting the skins of animals and especially vertebrates
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Recent Examples of taxidermy from the Web
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The two men delivered the big cat to a taxidermy shop and were waiting outside when wildlife agents caught up to them and quizzed them about the empty trap.
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Once the taxidermy is set up and artists escorted out, the doors to the exhibit hall are closed.
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The taxidermy and old-school dioramas of natural history museums often seem stuck in time.
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Origin and Etymology of taxidermy
tax- + derm- + 2-y
First Known Use: 1820
TAXIDERMY Defined for English Language Learners
taxidermy
playDefinition of taxidermy for English Language Learners
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: the skill, activity, or job of preparing, stuffing, and mounting the skins of dead animals so that they look like they did when they were alive
TAXIDERMY Defined for Kids
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playDefinition of taxidermy for Students
: the practice or job of preparing, stuffing, and mounting the skins of animals
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