Ancient Egyptian kept under wraps (5)

I believe the answer is:

mummy

(Other definitions for mummy that I've seen before include "Bandaged body of a Pharaoh" , "Embalmed corpse" , "Preserved Egyptian" , "Embalmed Egyptian" , "Mother, informally" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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