Found 2 items, similar to embalm.
English → English (WordNet) Definition: embalm embalm v : preserve a dead body
English → English (gcide) Definition: 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. [1913 Webster] Joseph commanded his servants, the physicians, to embalm ?is father; and the physicians embalmed Israel. --Gem. l. 2. [1913 Webster] 2. To fill or imbue with sweet odor; to perfume. [1913 Webster] With fresh dews embalmed the earth. --Milton. [1913 Webster] 3. To preserve from decay or oblivion as if with balm; to perpetuate in remembrance. [1913 Webster] Those tears eternal that embalm the dead. --Pope. [1913 Webster]