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embalm.

To treat a corpse with preservatives in order to prevent decomposition.

6 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

verb/ɪmˈbɑːm/Received-Pronunciation/ɪmˈbɑm/General-American/ɪmˈbɔm/General-American/ɪmˈbɑlm/General-American
  1. To treat a corpse with preservatives in order to prevent decomposition.

    transitive
  2. To preserve.

    figuratively · transitive
  3. To perfume or add fragrance to something.

    transitive
Where this word comes from

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

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