mummy
Translation
mummy, mum
Examples
We saw an ancient mummy at the museum.
We saw an ancient mummy at the museum.
A little boy called for his mummy.
A little boy called for his mummy.
Grammar Patterns
a/the mummy (preserved body) We saw an ancient mummy at the museum.
Similar Words
Synonyms (preserved body): preserved corpse; Synonyms (mother): mum, mother
Etymology
From Arabic 'mūmiyā' (bitumen), used in embalming. The 'mother' sense is from a child's reduplication of 'ma'.
Memory Tips
Picture a scary Egyptian mummy calling for its 'mummy' (mother). This links the two meanings.