Mummy meaning : An embalmed human or animal corpse wrapped in linen bandages for burial, especially as practised by the ancient Egyptians and some Native American tribes. (by extension) A reanimated embalmed human corpse, as a typical character in horror films. (by extension) Any naturally preserved human or animal body. A brown pigment originally prepared from the ground-up remains of Egyptian animal or human mummies mixed with bitumen, etc. A pulp. A substance used in medicine, prepared from mummified flesh. A sort of wax used in grafting. To mummify.