mummie

Afrikaans

Etymology

From Dutch mummie, from Middle French mommie, from Latin mumia, from Arabic مُومِيَاء (mūmiyāʔ).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈmœ.mi/

Noun

mummie (plural mummies)

1. A mummy (extensively preserved corpse).

Dutch

Deze Egyptische mummie is niet in voor moppen. — This Egyptian mummy isn't in the mood for any jokes.

Alternative forms

• mommie (obsolete)

Etymology

Borrowed from Middle French mommie, from Latin mumia, from Arabic مُومِيَاء (mūmiyāʔ).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈmʏ.mi/

• Audio:

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• Hyphenation: mum‧mie

Noun

mummie f (plural mummies, diminutive mummietje n)

1. A mummy (extensively preserved corpse).

   Ken jij de mop van de mummie?

   Do you know the joke about the mummy?

Italian

Noun

mummie f

1. plural of mummia