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

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exuviae

Source Word

exuviae

Noun

plural plural-only

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

Japanese Meaning

脱皮した動物の外皮、特に節足動物が脱皮して残した抜け殻。

After the storm, the forest floor glittered with dragonfly exuviae clinging to wet reeds.

嵐の後、森の地面は濡れた葦に付いたトンボの脱け殻でキラキラと光っていた。

Sense（1）

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

Sense（2）

(history, military) Among the Ancient Romans, weaponry and equipment stripped from the person of a foe; booty.