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taxidermy

/ˈtæk.sɪ.dɜː.mi/

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noun

/ˈtæk.sɪ.dɜː.mi/C1formalart
  • ruИскусство или практика подготовки, набивки и монтировки шкур животных для придания им реалистичного вида.

The art or practice of preparing, stuffing, and mounting the skins of animals to give them a lifelike appearance.

uncountable

  1. Art of preserving animalsC1formalart

    The craft of preparing, stuffing, and mounting the skins of animals to create lifelike displays.

    ruИскусство сохранения животных

    • He learned taxidermy from his grandfather, who was a skilled hunter.
    • The museum's taxidermy collection includes a majestic lion and a soaring eagle.
    • Modern taxidermy uses advanced techniques to create incredibly realistic poses.
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