How to Pronounce Exuviae

To pronounce "exuviae", say EX-uv-iae — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

EX-uv-iae

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"exuviae" has 3 syllables: ex-uv-iae.

What does exuviae mean?

noun

  1. The remains of the exoskeleton after any member of the Arthropoda, such as an insect, crustacean or arachnid has sloughed, discarding its old integument and developing the new one.

noun

  1. The coverings of an animal that have been shed or cast off, particularly the molted exoskeletons of arthropods.
  2. (history) Among the Ancient Romans, weaponry and equipment stripped from the person of a foe; booty.

Synonyms

moult

Related words

nymphalecdysozoanscutellationexopodshellexudativoreexocanthusoxhide

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How many syllables are in "exuviae"?▾

"Exuviae" has 3 syllables: ex · uv · iae.

What does "exuviae" mean?▾

Exuviae: The remains of the exoskeleton after any member of the Arthropoda, such as an insect, crustacean or arachnid has sloughed, discarding its old integument and developing the new one.

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