Taxidermy (Noun)
Meaning
The art of mounting the skins of animals so that they have lifelike appearance.
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
Examples
- The museum's taxidermy collection included a stunning display of a wolverine in mid-stride.
- Her grandfather was an expert in taxidermy and spent hours teaching her the intricate process of stuffing a rabbit.
- The taxidermy studio was filled with an assortment of animal hides, glass eyes, and wooden mounts.
- As a hunter, John had many of his prized catches preserved through taxidermy to adorn the walls of his den.
- The creepy antique shop was famous for its bizarre taxidermy creations, including a two-headed squirrel and a mermaid made from a fish and a monkey.