verb

moult

to moult, to shed

The snake will moult its skin.

The snake will moult its skin.

Our dog moults twice a year.

Our dog moults twice a year.

((animal)) moults describes an animal shedding its skin, feathers, or hair The dog moults in the summer.

Synonyms: shed, cast off

Possibly from Latin 'mutare' (to change).

Think of an animal 'moulting' its old 'outfit'.

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