Definition of: mummy

(mum′ē) noun plural ·mies
1. A body embalmed in the ancient Egyptian manner; also, any dead body which is very well preserved.
2. A person or thing that is dried up and withered.
3. Obs. The dried flesh of mummies; dead meat.
—v.t. & v.i. ·mied, ·my·ing To mummify. [<F momie <Med. L mumia <Arabic mūmiyā <Persian mūm wax]
—mum′mi·form adjective