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tax·i·der·my
 taxidermy
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- pronunciation:
- taek
sih
duhr
mi
- features:
- Word Parts
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noun |
| definition: |
the art of preserving dead animals by stuffing and mounting their skins in order to retain a lifelike appearance.
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| derivations: |
taxidermic (adj.), taxidermist (n.) |
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