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Definition of taxidermist

taxidermist

/ˈtæk.sɪˌdɝː.mɪst/
tax · i · der · mist
Plural:taxidermists
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Adjective:taxidermic
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taxidermist Lexical Profile

taxidermist Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A person who prepares, stuffs, and mounts the skins of dead animals so that they appear lifelike, typically for scientific display or preservation.

Example

"The natural history museum hired a skilled taxidermist to restore the century-old bird specimens in its main gallery."

• Nearby Words

taxer
taxi
taxicab
taxidermist
taxidermy
taximan
taximeter

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the early 19th century from French 'taxidermie', which combines the Ancient Greek words 'taxis' (arrangement) and 'derma' (skin), literally meaning one who arranges skin.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Taxidermist. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/taxidermist
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