taxidermy
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Noun — The craft of preserving, stuffing, and mounting animal skins so they look lifelike.
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Etymology
From French taxidermie, built from Ancient Greek taxis ("arrangement") and derma ("skin") — literally "the arranging of skin."
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What does “taxidermy” mean?
The word “taxidermy” means the craft of preserving, stuffing, and mounting animal skins so they look lifelike. In plain terms, the art or craft of preserving dead animals so they look alive for display.
How do you pronounce “taxidermy”?
“Taxidermy” is pronounced TAK-sihd-mee (/ˈtæksɪdɚmi/ in IPA).
How do you use “taxidermy” in a sentence?
Here is “taxidermy” used in a sentence: “The lodge's walls were covered in taxidermy from decades of hunting trips.”
What part of speech is “taxidermy”?
Depending on how it is used, “taxidermy” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “taxidermy” come from?
The word “taxidermy” comes from Ancient Greek. From French taxidermie, built from Ancient Greek taxis ("arrangement") and derma ("skin") — literally "the arranging of skin.".
How many meanings does “taxidermy” have?
“Taxidermy” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the craft of preserving, stuffing, and mounting animal skins so they look lifelike.