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exuviae.

The coverings of an animal that have been shed or cast off, particularly the molted exoskeletons of arthropods.

7 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun
  1. The coverings of an animal that have been shed or cast off, particularly the molted exoskeletons of arthropods.

    plural · plural-only
  2. Among the Ancient Romans, weaponry and equipment stripped from the person of a foe; booty.

    historical · plural · plural-only
Where this word comes from

Learned borrowing from Latin exuviae, from exuō (“cast off, undress”).

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