1. plural of mummy; preserved dead bodies, especially those wrapped in cloth as practiced in ancient Egypt
2. plural of mummy; informal term for mothers
Usage: informal; chiefly British

Examples

• The museum displayed several Egyptian mummies in glass cases.
• Archaeologists discovered well-preserved mummies in the tomb.
• The mummies were wrapped in linen bandages thousands of years ago.
• Ancient Egyptian mummies fascinate visitors from around the world.
• The children asked their mummies for permission to stay out late.
• Both mummies attended the school meeting together.