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taxidermy (iou)



taxidermy noun. E19.
[from Greek taxis arrangement + derma skin: see -Y3.]
The art of preparing, stuffing, and mounting the skins of animals with lifelike effect.
taxi'dermal adjective of or pertaining to taxidermy L19.
taxi'dermic adjective taxidermal M19.
taxidermist noun a person who practises or is skilled in taxidermy E19.