Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
taxidermize
verb
/ˈtæks.ɪ.dɜː.maɪz/
Definition
To preserve the skin of an animal and stuff it to create a lifelike representation.
Examples
- The museum hired an expert to taxidermize the rare bird for their exhibit.
- He learned how to taxidermize animals during his studies in natural history.
- After his hunting trip, he decided to taxidermize his trophy deer.
Meaning
Taxidermize refers to the process of preparing a dead animal for display by preserving its skin and stuffing its body to maintain its shape.
Synonyms
- Preserve
- Stuff
- Mount
