Embalm

Origin

From Middle English embaumen, from Middle French embaumer, from Old French embasmer. See balm.

Verb

1. (transitive) To treat a corpse with preservatives in order to prevent decomposition
• And Joseph commanded his servants the physicians to embalm his father Genesis 50:2
2. (transitive) To perfume or add fragrance to something

Derived terms

• embalming
• embalmer