EMBALM


Meaning of EMBALM in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ɪmˈbɑ:m ]

v.tr. 1 preserve (a corpse) from decay orig. with spices, now by means of arterial injection. 2 preserve from oblivion. 3 endue with balmy fragrance. øøembalmer n. embalmment n. [ME f. OF embaumer (as EN-(1), BALM)]

English main colloquial, spoken dictionary.      Английский основной разговорный словарь.