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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

ecdysis

/ɛkˈdɪsɪs/ noun · British & US
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What does ecdysis mean?

noun

The process of shedding or casting off the skin, typically in the molting of insects and crustaceans, but also used figuratively to describe a change or transformation in one's life or circumstances.

Example

"The caterpillar underwent a dramatic ecdysis as it emerged from its cocoon as a beautiful butterfly."

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