embalm
verb
em·balm
im-ˈbä(l)m 
em-
embalmed; embalming; embalms
1
: to treat (a dead body) so as to protect from decay
2
: to fill with sweet odors : perfume
3
: to protect from decay or oblivion : preserve
embalm a hero's memory
4
: to fix in a static condition
embalmer
noun
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Alluring landscapes that transform with the seasons, small towns embalmed in the past, the healing powers of natural wonders, and highly regional cuisine are just the tip of the iceberg.
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Christina Liao, Vogue, 2 July 2024
According to The American Way of Death, Jessica Mitford’s investigative book about the funeral industry, ancient Egyptians are believed to have pioneered embalming and the restorative arts.
—Sabina Wex, Glamour, 17 June 2024
In a natural burial, that doesn’t happen and bodies typically are not embalmed, Perry said.
—Sarah Bowman, The Indianapolis Star, 12 June 2024
While Salomon pointedly embalms many of her images of trees, this picture is swirlingly alive.
—Mark Jenkins, Washington Post, 21 June 2024
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Christina Liao, Vogue, 2 July 2024
According to The American Way of Death, Jessica Mitford’s investigative book about the funeral industry, ancient Egyptians are believed to have pioneered embalming and the restorative arts.
—Sabina Wex, Glamour, 17 June 2024
In a natural burial, that doesn’t happen and bodies typically are not embalmed, Perry said.
—Sarah Bowman, The Indianapolis Star, 12 June 2024
While Salomon pointedly embalms many of her images of trees, this picture is swirlingly alive.
—Mark Jenkins, Washington Post, 21 June 2024
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embalm
verb
em·balm
im-ˈbä(l)m
: to treat a dead body with special preparations to preserve it from decay
embalmer
noun
Medical Definition
embalm
transitive verb
em·balm
im-ˈbä(l)m, New England also -ˈbȧm
: to treat (a dead body) so as to protect from decay
embalmer
noun
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