answersLogoWhite

0

What does mummy mean in ancient Egypt?

User Avatar

Anonymous

∙ 12y ago
Updated: 8/20/2019

The word "mummy" doesn't come from ancient Egypt. The English word mummy is derived from medieval Latin word "mumia", a borrowing of the medieval Arabic word mūmiya (مومياء) and from a Persian word mūm (which means "wax") which meant an embalmed corpse, and as well as the embalming substance.

User Avatar

Wiki User

∙ 11y ago
Copy

What else can I help you with?

Related Questions

What does mummifacation mean?

Mummification is from ancient Egypt. It was when you had to do all the disgusting steps to making a mummy.


How long did it take to make a mummy in ancient Egypt?

The process of making a mummy in ancient Egypt typically took around 70 days.


Who was the first mummy in ancient Egypt?

osisis


In Ancient Egypt what was a mummy case called?

a sarcopahgus


What are ancient Egypt words that start with m?

Mummy


What is a dried and wrapped bodies?

A mummy - as from ancient Egypt.


Name something associated with a mummy?

Egypt, tomb, bandages, coffin, and pyramid are associated with a mummy.


What is a dried and wrapped body called?

A mummy - as from ancient Egypt.


Who was the most famous mummy discovered in ancient Egypt?

Tutankhamen


An object dating back to the past in ancient egypt?

A mummy


Where is Ramses the great mummy?

in ancient egypt were malcom x was


Did everyone tune into a mummy in ancient Egypt?

Nope only the rich and wealthy or people who were important to Egypt.

Trending Questions
What causes high scavenge air temperature in marine diesel engines? What does the goddess Athena tell Odysseus? What is the head of state in Norway? What is the equipment used in astronomy? What organization employed nearly 2.5 million young men who worked to improve the environment? What part of speech is word arrange? What is meaning of deep-toned? How many gangs are there in Portsmouth England? Is Polytechnic University of the Philippines recognised in Singapore? How do you brighten the screen on the Kindle Fire HD8.9? How many houses are in prempeh college? What are the 10 plagues in order? What does it mean when a guy says something about you and walks away smiling? The northern 40 percent of Canada consists of .? How do you replace a heater core on a 1994 Jeep Wrangler 4-cylinder without AC? Is the small-mouth bass a secondary consumer? The term prokaryotic means what-literally? Why do animals reproduce? How do you know the oil pressure sensor is going bad? What is the meaning of this quote What exclaimed the ghost would you so soon put out with wordily hands the light I give Is it not enough that you are one of those whose passions made this cap and for?

Resources

Leaderboard All Tags Unanswered

Top Categories

Algebra Chemistry Biology World History English Language Arts Psychology Computer Science Economics

Product

Community Guidelines Honor Code Flashcard Maker Study Guides Math Solver FAQ

Company

About Us Contact Us Terms of Service Privacy Policy Disclaimer Cookie Policy IP Issues
Answers Logo
Copyright ©2026 Infospace Holdings LLC, A System1 Company. All Rights Reserved. The material on this site can not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with prior written permission of Answers.