MOULT


Meaning of MOULT in English

v. & n. (US molt)

v. 1 intr. shed feathers, hair, a shell, etc., in the process of renewing plumage, a coat, etc. 2 tr. (of an animal) shed (feathers, hair, etc.).

n. the act or an instance of moulting (is in moult once a year). moulter n.

[ ME moute f. OE mutian (unrecorded) f. L mutare change: -l- after fault etc. ]

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