taxidermy

/tæksɪdərmi/

Definitions

1. noun

the art or practice of preserving and mounting the skins of animals, especially mammals and birds, especially for decorative display.

“The museum’s taxidermy exhibit featured a lifelike diorama of a forest ecosystem.”

2. verb

to preserve and mount the skin of an animal, especially for decorative display.

“The taxidermist carefully taxidermied the deer’s body to create a realistic display.”

Synonyms

  • animal mounting
  • stuffed animal display

Antonyms

  • animal disposal
  • animal dissection