mummy

/ˈmʌm.i/noun
Elementary
1

An embalmed human or non-human animal corpse wrapped in linen bandages for burial, especially as practised by the ancient Egyptians and some Native American tribes.

2

A reanimated embalmed human corpse, as a stock character in horror films.

3

Any naturally preserved human or non-human animal body.

4

A brown pigment originally prepared from the ground-up remains of Egyptian animal or human mummies mixed with bitumen, etc.

5

A pulp.

6

A substance used in medicine, prepared from mummified flesh.

7

A sort of wax used in grafting.

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Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

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