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Definition taxidermy in British English

taxidermy noun

[uncountable] noun
/ˈtæksɪˌdɜː(r)mi/
1

the practice of preserving dead animals, birds, or fish by filling their skins with a soft material so that they look as if they are still alive. Someone who practises taxidermy is called a taxidermist.

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Definition taxidermy in British English