1. The cast-off skin, shell, or other outer covering shed by an animal during growth or molting.
Usage: Usually used in plural form (exuviae); Common in biology and zoology contexts
2. Spoils or plunder taken from an enemy or victim.
Usage: Archaic or literary usage

Examples

• The snake's exuvia was found coiled near the rock where it had shed its skin.
• Scientists examined the exuviae of insects to study their growth patterns.
• The cicada left behind its papery exuvia clinging to the tree bark.
• Paleontologists discovered fossilized exuviae that revealed details about ancient arthropods.
• The warrior collected the exuviae of his defeated enemies as trophies.