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Definition of Taxidermic
1. a. Of or pertaining to the art of preparing and preserving the skins of animals.
Definition of Taxidermic
1. Adjective. Pertaining to taxidermy. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Taxidermic
1. [adj]
Medical Definition of Taxidermic
1. Of or pertaining to the art of preparing and preserving the skins of animals. Origin: Cf. F. Taxidermique. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Taxidermic
Literary usage of Taxidermic
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Castorologia, Or the History and Traditions of the Canadian Beaver by Horace Tassie Martin (1892)
"... fairly represented only in museums where due recognition and representation
are conceded to phenomena associated with beauty." taxidermic MONSTROSITIES. ..."
2. Charles Waterton, His Home, Habits, and Handiwork: Reminiscences of an by Richard Hobson (1867)
"This representation is so cleverly " got up" in taxidermic execution, so ludicrously
and artistically ridiculous and absurd in appearance, character, ..."
3. Cats in a Chowder by Fred J Schneider (2006)
"... beef left on a warm stove; wrinkles that once distinguished him now diminished
him, curling over his thick glasses and that goddamn taxidermic smile. ..."
4. Proceedings of the American Association of Museums by American Association of Museums (1911)
"*Santens, Kt mi H., Preparator, taxidermic Laboratory, Carnegie Museum, Pittsburgh,
Pa. Sargent, Herbert E., Director, Kent Scientific Museum, Grand Rapids, ..."
5. World's Columbian Exposition, Chicago, Ill., 1893 by Committee on Awards, World's Columbian Commission, United States (1901)
"It has been my fortune to have seen some of the best pieces of some of the most
talented taxidermic artists in this country, and they have been closely ..."
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