What is the etymology of "mummy"?

From "mum" meaning bitumen (tar).
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The English word mummy is derived from medieval Latin mumia, a borrowing of the Persian word mūm (موم) , which means "bitumen".

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From "mum" meaning wax that is smeared on bandages.
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Mummies, are so called because of the wax (or 'mum' ) which is smeared on to the bandages for waterproofing

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Mummies, are so called because of the wax (or 'mum' ) which is smeared on to the bandages for waterproofing.

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