moult
Pronunciation:
/mɒlt//moʊlt/noun
Definitions
The process of shedding or losing a covering of fur, feathers or skin etc.
Example: Some birds change colour during their winter moult.
The skin or feathers cast off during the process of moulting.
Synonyms:exuvia
verb
Definitions
To shed or lose a covering of hair or fur, feathers, skin, horns, etc, and replace it with a fresh one.
Synonyms:shedsloughTo shed in such a manner.