molt
Dictionary
noun
- The process of shedding or losing a covering of fur, feathers or skin etc.
"Some birds change colour during their winter moult."
- The skin or feathers cast off during the process of moulting.
Synonyms:exuvia
verb
- To shed or lose a covering of hair or fur, feathers, skin, horns, etc, and replace it with a fresh one.
- To shed in such a manner.
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