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- pronunciation:
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bam
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb)
| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
embalms, embalming, embalmed |
| definition 1: |
to treat (a corpse) with preservatives before burial.
The body of the Pharaoh would be embalmed by the priests.The undertaker will embalm the body immediately. |
| definition 2: |
to preserve in memory.
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| definition 3: |
to give a balmy fragrance to.
Roses embalmed the summer breeze. |
| related words: |
scent |
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| derivations: |
embalmer (n.), embalmment (n.) |
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