endysis

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noun

The growing of a new coat of hair, or a new set of feathers, scales, etc.

“the endysis of hens”

OriginAncient Greek ἔνδυσις →
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Meanings

nounendysis (uncountable)
  1. uncountablebiologyThe growing of a new coat of hair, or a new set of feathers, scales, etc.

    the endysis of hens

Origin

  1. Ancient Greekἔνδυσις“a putting on”
  2. Englishendysis

From Ancient Greek ἔνδυσις (éndusis, “a putting on”), from ἐνδύω (endúō).

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APA

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MLA

“endysis.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/endysis. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “endysis,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/endysis.

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