What is another word for Molted?
Pronunciation: [mˈə͡ʊltɪd] (IPA) 
Molted is a term used to describe the shedding of feathers, skin, hair or other outer coverings of animals. Synonyms for molted include shed, sloughed, cast, peeled, exuviate and moulted. Shed is a common synonym as it refers to the process of the animal shedding its outer covering. Sloughed is another synonym with a similar meaning and is commonly used to describe the shedding of skin in snakes. Cast and peeled are also used to describe the shedding of skin or outer coverings. Exuviate is a technical term used to describe the shedding of cuticles, skin or feathers. Moulted is a British English term frequently used to describe the shedding of feathers in birds.
