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mummies

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/ˈmʌmiːz/ · mum-mies

A body that has been preserved by embalming or drying, often associated with ancient Egyptian practices.

Meanings

nounformal

A body that has been preserved by embalming or drying, often associated with ancient Egyptian practices.

ایک ایسا جسم جو دفن ہونے یا سوکھنے کے ذریعے محفوظ کیا گیا ہو، خاص طور پر قدیم مصری طریقوں سے متعلق۔

ممیوں

mummiyon

Synonyms

preserved bodiesembalmed corpsesancient remainsمحفوظ جسمماحفظ شدہ لاشیںقدیم باقیات

Antonyms

decayed bodiesdecomposed remainsکھوکھلے جسممردہ

Common Collocations

  • ancient mummies
  • Egyptian mummies
  • mummy exhibits

Example Sentences

The museum displayed a collection of ancient mummies.

میوزیم نے قدیم ممیوں کا ایک مجموعہ دکھایا۔

Museum ne qadeem mummiyon ka aik majmua dikhaya.

The process of creating mummies was intricate and sacred.

ممی بنانے کا عمل پیچیدہ اور مقدس تھا۔

Mummy banane ka amal pechida aur muqaddas tha.

Scientists study mummies to understand ancient civilizations better.

سائنسدان قدیم تہذیبوں کو بہتر طور پر سمجھنے کے لیے ممیوں کا مطالعہ کرتے ہیں۔

Scientists qadim tahzeebon ko behtar tor par samajhne ke liye mummiyon ka mutala karte hain.

Easily Confused With

mommy:Mommy refers to a mother, whereas 'mummies' refers to preserved ancient bodies.

Word Family

mummy
nounممی

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of mummies as 'mommy's preserved secrets' from ancient times.

Imagine a wrapped mummy resting in an ancient tomb surrounded by treasures.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "mumia" — asphalt or pitch

First known use: 16th century

The word 'mummy' originated from the Arabic 'mūmiya', which referred to the preserved bodies of ancient Egyptians. Over time, its usage expanded to refer to all mummified remains.