ecdysis en · NOUN
Etymology
From Ancient Greek ἔκδυσις (ékdusis, “stripping”), from ἐκδύω (ekdúō, “I take off”), from ἐκ (ek, “out”) + δύω (dúō, “I get in”).
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) The stripping off of an outer layer of skin by snakes and certain other animals; typically in accommodation to growth or wear-and-tear.
- (countable, uncountable) The shedding of an exoskeleton, as in insects and crustaceans.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| ecdysises | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| ecdyses | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
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Relateds
ecdysone · ecdysiast · ecdyse · ecdysiotropic