embalm

Sinhala Dictionary definitions for embalm

embalm 🔊 /ɛmbɑˈm/

embalm : ආදරයෙන් සිහියේ තබාගන්නවා

embalm : සුවඳ කවනවා

embalm definition

Transitive verb.

  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.
  2. To fill or imbue with sweet odor; to perfume.
  3. To preserve from decay or oblivion as if with balm; to perpetuate in remembrance.