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An embalmed human or animal corpse wrapped in linen bandages for burial, especially as practised by the ancient Egyptians and some Native American tribes.

(by extension) A reanimated embalmed human corpse, as a typical character in horror films.

(by extension) Any naturally preserved human or animal body.

A brown pigment originally prepared from the ground-up remains of Egyptian animal or human mummies mixed with bitumen, etc.

To mummify.

(usually childish) mother.