Definition of Exuviate

1. Verb. Cast off hair, skin, horn, or feathers. "Our dog sheds every Spring"

Exact synonyms: Molt, Moult, Shed, Slough
Specialized synonyms: Desquamate, Peel Off
Generic synonyms: Cast, Cast Off, Drop, Shake Off, Shed, Throw, Throw Away, Throw Off
Derivative terms: Molt, Molter, Molting, Moult, Moulter, Moulting, Shedding, Slough, Sloughing

Definition of Exuviate

1. v. i. To shed an old covering or condition preliminary to taking on a new one; to molt.

Definition of Exuviate

1. to molt [v -ATED, -ATING, -ATES] - See also: molt

Medical Definition of Exuviate

1. To shed an old covering or condition preliminary to taking on a new one; to molt. "There is reason to suppose that very old crayfish do not exuviate every year." (Huxley) Origin: From Exuviae. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Exuviate

exumbilication
exurb
exurban
exurbanite
exurbanites
exurbia
exurbias
exurbs
exutory
exuvia
exuviability
exuviae
exuviae
exuvial
exuviate (current term)
exuviate (current term)
exuviated
exuviates
exuviating
exuviation
exuviation
exuviations
exuvium
exwife
ex gratia
ex libris
ex nomine
ex officio
ex post facto
ex tempore

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