taxidermy — the art or process of preparing, stuffing, and mounting the skins of dead animals for display or study
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the art or process of preparing, stuffing, and mounting the skins of dead animals for display or study
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈtæksɪˌdɜːrmi/
Example Sentences
- My eccentric uncle decided to learn taxidermy after his pet hamster passed away.
- The taxidermy course was surprisingly popular among retired teachers.
- She inherited a house full of her grandfather's taxidermy collection.
taxidermy
NOUN[/ˈtæksɪˌdɜːrmi/]
the art or process of preparing, stuffing, and mounting the skins of dead animals for display or study
The old craftsman practices taxidermy, mounting a fox in a lifelike pose.
The academy teaches taxidermy with economy!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Greek, combining 'taxis' (arrangement, order) and 'derma' (skin). The literal meaning of 'arranging skin' evolved to denote the art and practice of preserving and mounting animal skins to create lifelike displays.
Breakdown
taxis (arrangement, order) + derma (skin) + -y (forming a noun denoting a practice or technique).
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My eccentric uncle decided to learn taxidermy after his pet hamster passed away.”
“The taxidermy course was surprisingly popular among retired teachers.”
“She inherited a house full of her grandfather's taxidermy collection.”
“The taxidermy shop owner insisted his work was 'immortalizing nature's beauty.'”
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