Embalms

/ɛmˈbɑːmz/ verb

Definition

Third-person singular present tense of embalm; to treat a dead body with preservatives.

Etymology

From embalm + -s (third-person singular present suffix), following standard English verb conjugation.

Kelly Says

The word embalms appears most frequently in funeral industry literature and historical texts about burial practices across different cultures, making it a specialized vocabulary item even among English speakers.

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