Synonyms for embalming
Grammar : Verb |
Spell : em-bahm |
Phonetic Transcription : ɛmˈbɑm |
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Définition of embalming
Origin :- mid-14c., from Middle French embaumer "preserve (a corpse) with spices," from en- "in" (see en- (1)) + baume "balm" (see balm) + -er verbal suffix. The -l- inserted in English 1500s in imitation of Latin. Related: Embalmed; embalming.
- verb preserve, immortalize
- We have the best evidence in the skill of the Egyptians in embalming the dead.
- Extract from : « Scientific American Supplement, No. 417 » by Various
- Palm-wine was also made in Egypt, and used in the process of embalming.
- Extract from : « Museum of Antiquity » by L. W. Yaggy
- The mode of embalming depended on the rank and position of the deceased.
- Extract from : « Museum of Antiquity » by L. W. Yaggy
- If it's the embalming, it's a sort of embalming I've never seen before.
- Extract from : « Masterpieces of Mystery, Vol. 1 (of 4) » by Various
- You weren't aware that I included the art of embalming among my accomplishments.
- Extract from : « The Grand Babylon Hotel » by Arnold Bennett
- I found him embalming a corpse in the State bedroom one night—'
- Extract from : « The Grand Babylon Hotel » by Arnold Bennett
- It is an account of the embalming of Inca Caxas, written by his son, who was my ancestor.
- Extract from : « The Green Mummy » by Fergus Hume
- Now it is evident that Babylonians and Assyrians, who buried the dead at full length in chests, had some knowledge of embalming.
- Extract from : « History Of Egypt, Chalda, Syria, Babylonia, And Assyria In The Light Of Recent Discovery » by L.W. King and H.R. Hall
- When they are mummified, it is merely owing to the preservative action of the salt in the soil, not to any process of embalming.
- Extract from : « History Of Egypt, Chalda, Syria, Babylonia, And Assyria In The Light Of Recent Discovery » by L.W. King and H.R. Hall
- The old man told him it had not, because, of course, the embalming could not be complete as yet.
- Extract from : « A Thorny Path [Per Aspera], Complete » by Georg Ebers
Antonyms for embalming
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