EXUVIÆ
\ɛɡzjˈuːvi͡ə], \ɛɡzjˈuːviə], \ɛ_ɡ_z_j_ˈuː_v_iə]\
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eks-[=u]'vi-[=e], n.pl. cast-off skins, shells, or other coverings of animals: (geol.) fossil shells and other remains of animals.--adj. EX[=U]'VIAL.--v.i. EX[=U]'VI[=A]TE, to lay aside an old covering or condition for a new one.--n. EXUVI[=A]'TION, the act of exuviating. [L., from exu[)e]re, to draw off.]
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