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单词 premoult
释义

Definition of premoult in English:

premoult

(also premolt)
adjective ˌpriːˈməʊlt
Zoology
  • Existing or occurring just before a change of plumage in birds, the shedding and replacement of the integument of arthropods, etc.

noun ˌpriːˈməʊlt
Zoology
  • A premoult stage or period.

Origin

1930s; earliest use found in Proceedings of the Royal Society of London. From pre- + moult.

 
 

Definition of premoult in US English:

premoult

(also premolt)
adjectiveˌpriːˈməʊlt
Zoology
  • Existing or occurring just before a change of plumage in birds, the shedding and replacement of the integument of arthropods, etc.

nounˌpriːˈməʊlt
Zoology
  • A premoult stage or period.

Origin

1930s; earliest use found in Proceedings of the Royal Society of London. From pre- + moult.

 
 
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