endysis

British

/ ɛnˈdaɪsɪs /

noun

zoology the formation of new layers of integument after ecdysis

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Associated words: trichology, depilatory, depilitant, depilate, depilation, disheveled, bandeau, barrette, tonsure, pomade, follicle, sac, fillet, ecdysis, endysis, bandoline, piliferous, piliform, piligerous, coiffeur, tousled. hairiness, n. hirsuteness, hirsuties, pubescence, villosity, capillament, hypertrichosis. hairless, a. bald, glabrous, depilous. hairsplitting, a. subtle, fine. hair-worm, n. gordius. hairy, a. hirsute, shaggy, bristly, pubescent. half, adv. partially, imperfectly. half, n. moiety. half-blooded, a. hybrid, mongrel, degenerate, half-breed. half-hearted, a. indifferent, lukewarm, perfunctory. half-moon, n. crescent.

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Associated words: convivial, conviviality. feast, v. banquet, junket; delight, gratify. feastful, a. festive, festal. feat, n. exploit, achievement, stunt, act, deed. feather, n. plume, quill, pinion. feather, v. fledge. feathered, a. fledged. feathering, n. endysis. feather in the cap.

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