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desquamate (iou) and d'Auvergne (as used in expressions) (sh)


desquamate (iou)



desquamate verb. E18.
[Latin desquamat- pa. ppl stem of desquamare scale (off), from de- DE- 1 + squama scale: see -ATE3.]
1. verb trans. Remove the scales from, take the surface layer off, peel. E-M18.
2. verb intrans. Come off in the form of scales; flake off. E19.
desquamative adjective characterized by desquamation M19.
desquamatory adjective & noun (a) adjective of or pertaining to desquamation; (b) noun a desquamatory implement: M17.

d'Auvergne (as used in expressions) (sh)