Definition of Embalm. Meaning of Embalm. Synonyms of Embalm
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Definition of Embalm
Embalm Embalm Em*balm", v. t. [imp. & p. p. Embalmed; p. pr. & vb.
n. Embalming.] [F. embaumer; pref. em- (L. in) + baume
balm. See Balm.]
1. To anoint all over with balm; especially, to preserve from
decay by means of balm or other aromatic oils, or spices;
to fill or impregnate (a dead body), with aromatics and
drugs that it may resist putrefaction.
Joseph commanded his servants, the physicians, to
embalm ?is father; and the physicians embalmed
Israel. --Gem. l. 2.
2. To fill or imbue with sweet odor; to perfume.
With fresh dews embalmed the earth. --Milton.
3. To preserve from decay or oblivion as if with balm; to
perpetuate in remembrance.
Those tears eternal that embalm the dead. --Pope.
