Exuviae
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Exuviae is a noun meaning plural of exuvia.
Meaning
plural of exuvia.
More Meanings
- The coverings of an animal that have been shed or cast off, particularly the molted exoskeletons of arthropods.
- (historical, military) Among the Ancient Romans, weaponry and equipment stripped from the person of a foe; booty.
Synonyms for exuviae
Depending on context, synonyms include exuvium, exuvia.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include nymphal, ecdysozoan, scutellation, exopod, shell, exudativore.
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