Mummia
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Mummia is a noun meaning (historical) A medicinal preparation of mummified human flesh; mummy.
Meaning
(historical) A medicinal preparation of mummified human flesh; mummy.
More Meanings
- (historical) An embalmed corpse wrapped in linen; a mummy.
Example Sentences
"Now let us partake of the holy mummia," he said in commanding tones and the dervishes advanced towards us humbly bearing large silver trays on which were a number of small bowls with pieces of mummia – or at least I presumed it was mummia.
Word Forms
- mummias
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include mummy, mumie, mummification, mummifier, mummiya, mummyhood.
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