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mum•my

Pronunciation: (mum'ē), [key]
—n., pl. -mies,
—v., -mied, -my•ing.

—n.
1. the dead body of a human being or animal preserved by the ancient Egyptian process or some similar method of embalming.
2. a dead body dried and preserved by nature.
3. a withered or shrunken living being.
4. a dry, shriveled fruit, tuber, or other plant organ, resulting from any of several fungous diseases.

—v.t.
to make into or cause to resemble a mummy; mummify.