taxidermy

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The art of stuffing, and mounting the skins of dead animals for exhibition in a lifelike state
the art or process of preserving dead animals or parts of them
Taxidermy is the craft of preparing the skins of dead animals and birds and filling them with a special material to make them look as if they are alive. the art of filling the skins of dead animals, birds, or fish with a special material so that they look as though they are alive (taxis ( TAXONOMY) + derma ). Practice of creating lifelike representations of animals by using their prepared skins and various supporting structures. Taxidermy began with the ancient custom of keeping trophies of the hunt. Beginning in the 18th century, a growing interest in natural history resulted in collections and exhibits of birds, beasts, and curiosities. Chemically preserving skins, hair, and feathers made it possible to recreate the appearance of live animals by stuffing the sewed-up skin with straw or hay. Constructing and sculpting anatomically correct manikins of clay and plaster are the basis of modern taxidermy
the art of mounting the skins of animals so that they have lifelike appearance
The art of preparing, preserving, and mounting the skins of animals so as to represent their natural appearance, as for cabinets
{i} art of preparing stuffing and mounting the skins of animals
taxidermist
One who practices taxidermy, the stuffing of animals
taxidermic
Of or pertaining to the art of preparing and preserving the skins of animals
taxidermic
{s} of stuffing and mounting game animals
taxidermist
{i} one skilled in taxidermy, expert in the art of preparing stuffing and mounting the skins of animals
taxidermist
A taxidermist is a person whose job is to prepare the skins of dead animals and birds and fill them with a special material to make them look as if they are alive. someone whose job is taxidermy
taxidermist
a craftsman who stuffs and mounts the skins of animals for display
taxidermist
A person skilled in taxidermy
taxidermy

    Heceleme

    tax·i·der·my

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    Etimoloji

    () From Ancient Greek τάξις (taxis, “arrangement", "order”) + δέρμα (dérma, “skin”)