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taxidermy
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tax·i·der·my  (tks-dûrm)
n.
The art or operation of preparing, stuffing, and mounting the skins of dead animals for exhibition in a lifelike state.
taxi·dermal, taxi·dermic adj.
taxi·dermist n.
taxidermy
Noun
the art of preparing, stuffing, and mounting animal skins so that they have a lifelike appearance [Greek taxis arrangement + derma skin]
taxidermist n
taxidermy
the art of preparing, stuffing, and mounting the skins of animals so that they appear lifelike. — taxidermist, n.
See also: Animals
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Noun1.taxidermytaxidermy - the art of mounting the skins of animals so that they have lifelike appearance
artistry, prowess, art - a superior skill that you can learn by study and practice and observation; "the art of conversation"; "it's quite an art"
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