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vermicular
[ ver-mik-yuh-ler ]
/ vərˈmɪk yə lər /
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adjective
of, relating to, or done by worms.
consisting of or characterized by sinuous or wavy outlines or markings resembling the form or tracks of a worm.
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Origin of vermicular
OTHER WORDS FROM vermicular
ver·mic·u·lar·ly, adverbWords nearby vermicular
vermeil, vermi-, vermian, vermicelli, vermicide, vermicular, vermiculate, vermiculation, vermicule, vermiculite, vermiculture
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British Dictionary definitions for vermicular
vermicular
/ (vɜːˈmɪkjʊlə) /
adjective
resembling the form, markings, motion, or tracks of worms
of or relating to worms or wormlike animals
Derived forms of vermicular
vermicularly, adverbWord Origin for vermicular
C17: from Medieval Latin vermiculāris, from Latin vermiculus, diminutive of vermis worm
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