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Taxidermy

Verb / ˈtæksʌˌdɜ:mi: / Another word for taxidermy — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

the art of preparing, stuffing, and mounting the skins of animals with lifelike effect

Synonyms & similar words

preservation embalming tanning trophies mounts zoology fauna wildlife specimens curation

Example sentences

  1. She learned the art of taxidermy from her grandfather who was a famous taxidermist.
  2. The museum had a collection of taxidermy animals from all over the world.
  3. The hunter brought his trophy to the taxidermist to be preserved and mounted.
  4. The natural history museum has a section dedicated to taxidermy and animal specimens.

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  • "I really want to do taxidermy, but I feel like I have to pay my dues first." - Aubrey Plaza
  • "I'm a big fan of taxidermy and skulls and bones and things like that." - Demi Lovato
  • "My house is full of taxidermy, lots of skulls - I have an obsession with them." - Kate Moss

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