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. embalmer n. embalmment n.
[ ME f. OF embaumer (as EN-(1), BALM) ]
EMBALM
Meaning of EMBALM in English
Concise Oxford English dictionary. Краткий оксфордский словарь английского языка. 2012