adj, verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb

1. 1
   To undergo the period prior to an animal molting its exoskeleton, shell, skin, etc.

Adjective

1. 1
   Prior to a molt (the shedding of skin). not-comparable

Etymology

From pre- + molt.

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