meaning of embalm
1. 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.
2. To fill or imbue with sweet odor; to perfume.
3. To preserve from decay or oblivion as if with balm; to perpetuate in remembrance.
4. preserve a dead body
Related Words
embalm | embalmed | embalmer | embalming | embalmment |
