taxidermic

Meanings

• noun

  The art of preparing, stuffing and mounting the skins of animals to create a lifelike representation.

  - "The museum had a large collection of taxidermic animals."
  - "The hunter proudly displayed his trophies, which were expertly done taxidermy."

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Rhymes

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chromatic , hydromatic , athletic

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Variants

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taxidermic , taxidermies , taxidermist , taxidermists , taxidermy

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Etymology

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From Greek taxidermos, meaning ‘arranger of skins’ or ‘skinner’.

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Trivia

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1. Taxidermy was popularized in the 19th century due to the widespread hunting of exotic animals.

2. The first known taxidermy was done by ancient Egyptians, who preserved the bodies of their hunted animals using natron, a type of salt.

3. Some taxidermists use real glass eyes, while others use glass or plastic ones to create the lifelike effect.

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Related Concepts

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1. stuffed animals: Toys or decorative items made in the shape of animals, often filled with stuffing.

2. mounted heads: A taxidermic preparation of an animal head, often used as a trophy.

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Culture

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Taxidermy has been a popular art form since the Victorian era, often used for preserving hunted animals as trophies. It has also been used in scientific research and education.

How to Memorize "taxidermic"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the process of preparing, stuffing, and mounting an animal skin to create a lifelike representation.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'taxidermy' with the image of a beautifully mounted animal head or full body.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Tigers Are Excellent Skinners' to remember the meaning of taxidermy.

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