Word Meaning

embalms definition and meaning

v. t. To anoint all over with balm; especially, to preserve from decay by means of balm or other aromatic oils, or spices; to fill or impregnate (a dead body), with aromatics and drugs that it may resist putrefaction.
v. t. To fill or imbue with sweet odor; to perfume.
v. t. To preserve from decay or oblivion as if with balm; to perpetuate in remembrance.

Crossword clues for embalms

- Bloodsucking fly
- Mummify
- Preserve (a corpse)
- Preserve (corpse)
- Preserve a body
- Preserve after death
- Preserve from decay
- Send me up with fragrant ointment to preserve the body
- Treat (a dead body)
- Treat a body
- Wrap and preserve a body
- Makes sure mummy doesn't have a breakdown?
- Makes sure mummy doesn’t have a breakdown?
- Preserves
- Preserves (corpse)
- Preserves a body
- Preserves after death