Definition of Taxidermy

1. Noun. The art of mounting the skins of animals so that they have lifelike appearance.

Generic synonyms: Art, Artistry, Prowess
Derivative terms: Taxidermist

Definition of Taxidermy

1. n. The art of preparing, preserving, and mounting the skins of animals so as to represent their natural appearance, as for cabinets.

Definition of Taxidermy

1. [n -MIES]

Medical Definition of Taxidermy

1. The art of preparing, preserving, and mounting the skins of animals so as to represent their natural appearance, as for cabinets. Origin: Gr. An arranging, arrangement (fr. To arrange) + a skin, from to skin: cf. F. Taxidermie. See Tactics, Tear. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Taxidermy

taxi
taxiarch
taxiarch
taxiarchs
taxicab
taxicabs
taxicorn
Taxidea
Taxidea taxus
taxidermic
taxidermic
taxidermies
taxidermist
taxidermists
taxidermy (current term)
taxidermy (current term)
taxidriver
taxied
taxies
taxiing
taximan
taximen
taximeter
taximeters
taxine
taxing
taxingly
taxings
taxis
taxis

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