taxidermic

/ˌtæksɪˈdɜrmɪk/
adjective
  1. Relating to the art of preparing, stuffing, and mounting the skins of dead animals so they look lifelike.
    • The taxidermic collection included birds, bears, and even a large moose.
    • The museum's taxidermic display of a wolf was so realistic it seemed ready to pounce.
    • He learned taxidermic techniques from his grandfather, who was a hunter.
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