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Mummy

/mˈʌmi/
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(noun) An embalmed human or non-human animal corpse wrapped in linen bandages for burial, especially as practised by the ancient Egyptians and some Native American tribes.

Mummy and Daddy are very nervous.
Mummy has to do the washing this afternoon.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The museum exhibition features a very well-preserved ____ from ancient Egypt, along with several different gold treasures and various other interesting historical artifacts.

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