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catastrophic moults

catastrophic moults is the plural of catastrophic moult.

Meaning of catastrophic moult

Noun

catastrophic moult (plural catastrophic moults)

  1. A moult, typically in penguins, in which most or all of the feathers are shed at the same time
  2. A similar process in some seals in which large areas of skin are lost

Questions about catastrophic moults

What is catastrophic moults the plural of?
Catastrophic moults is the plural of catastrophic moult.

Words near catastrophic moults in the dictionary

  1. catastrophic interference
  2. catastrophic kill
  3. catastrophic kills
  4. catastrophic mortality
  5. catastrophic moult
  6. catastrophic moults
  7. catastrophical
  8. catastrophically
  9. catastrophin
  10. catastrophins
  11. catastrophisation

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