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/ˌmʌmɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ · noun
The preserving of a dead body, by making it into a mummy..
Mummification is not reserved exclusively for humans. Cats, dogs, and even crocodiles often get the same treatment—complete with animal-shaped coffins and painted faces.
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Mummification means The preserving of a dead body, by making it into a mummy..
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Mummification is not reserved exclusively for humans. Cats, dogs, and even crocodiles often get the same treatment—complete with animal-shaped coffins and painted faces.
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