26984 words

mummy

3 definitions • 2 examples
1
child's word for mother:

Examples:

[ as form of address ] I want to go home, Mummy.
Could I speak to your mummy please, Phoebe?
2
(especially in ancient Egypt) a dead body that is prevented from decaying by being treated with special substances before being wrapped in cloth
3
(esp. in ancient Egypt) a dead body that has been preserved from decay, esp. by being treated with special substances before being wrapped in cloth

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