exuviae

noun — 2 senses

exuviae

noun

Etymology Learned borrowing from Latin exuviae, from exuō (“cast off, undress”).

1

The coverings of an animal that have been shed or cast off, particularly the molted exoskeletons of arthropods.

2

Government, Military, Politics, War Historical Among the Ancient Romans, weaponry and equipment stripped from the person of a foe; booty.

Related terms
exuviable, exuvial

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