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moult

/mɒlt/ /moʊlt/

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noun

Mauser, Gefiederwechsel

The process of shedding or losing a covering of fur, feathers or skin etc.

Examples :

"Some birds change colour during their winter moult."

Manche Vögel ändern während der Wintermauser ihre Farbe.

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noun

Häutung, Mauser

The skin or feathers cast off during the process of moulting.

Examples :

"The parrot left a pile of colorful moult under its perch each morning. "

Der Papagei hinterließ jeden Morgen einen Haufen bunter Mauser unter seiner Stange.

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verb

Sich häuten, mausern

To shed or lose a covering of hair or fur, feathers, skin, horns, etc, and replace it with a fresh one.

Examples :

"The birds are moulting, so their feathers look a bit ragged right now. "

Die Vögel mausern sich, daher sehen ihre Federn im Moment etwas zerzaust aus.

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verb

Sich häuten, mausern

To shed in such a manner.

Examples :

"My dog is starting to moult, leaving hair all over the furniture. "

Mein Hund beginnt sich zu mausern und hinterlässt überall Haare auf den Möbeln.

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