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exuviae Definition


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exuviae
plural noun
    1. Cast-off skins, shells, or other coverings of animals.
    2. geol.
      Fossil remains of animals.
Derivative: exuvial
adj
    Etymology: 17c: Latin, meaning ‘skins of animals' or ‘clothing stripped off', from exuere to strip off.



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