moult

/mɒlt//moʊlt/

noun

  1. 1

    The process of shedding or losing a covering of fur, feathers or skin etc.

    Some birds change colour during their winter moult.
  2. 2

    The skin or feathers cast off during the process of moulting.

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verb

  1. 1

    To shed or lose a covering of hair or fur, feathers, skin, horns, etc, and replace it with a fresh one.

  2. 2

    To shed in such a manner.

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