Plural of mummy
regular plural
The plural of mummy is mummies.
Forms of mummy
| Singular | mummy /ˈmʌm.i/ |
|---|---|
| Plural | mummies |
| Countable | countable and uncountable |
Mummies in a sentence
- For many, mummies fascinate more than repel.2007, S. T. Joshi, Icons of Horror and the Supernatural: An Encyclopedia of Our Worst Nightmares, volume 1, page 376
- The Tarim mummies, found in present-day China, were anhydrated naturally by searing desert conditions.From the entry anhydrate
- Investigation of Egyptian mummies has revealed calcified eggs in liver and kidney tissues, proving the presence of schistosomiasis in ancient Egypt.1997, Roy Porter, The Greatest Benefit to Mankind, Folio Society, published 2016, page 18. From the entry schistosomiasis
- At the end of the normal gestation period the cow threw two calf mummies as large as cats.1916, Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, volume 49. From the entry throw
- In ancient Egypt, at the turn of the first millennia, animal mummies were produced in vast numbers as offerings to the pantheon of gods.2015 September 30, Lidija McKnight, “The crocodile with eight heads”, in The Guardian, retrieved 15 Aug 2024. From the entry millennia
Meaning of mummy
- 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.
- noun A reanimated embalmed human corpse, as a stock character in horror films.
- noun Any naturally preserved human or non-human animal body.
Questions about the plural of mummy
- What is the plural of mummy?
- The plural of mummy is mummies.
- Is mummy countable?
- Mummy is a countable and uncountable noun.
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