vermiform

[ vur-muh-fawrm ]

adjective
  1. resembling a worm in shape; long and slender.

Origin of vermiform

1
From the Medieval Latin word vermiformis, dating back to 1720–30. See vermi-, -form

Other words from vermiform

  • sub·ver·mi·form, adjective

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British Dictionary definitions for vermiform

vermiform

/ (ˈvɜːmɪˌfɔːm) /


adjective
  1. resembling a worm

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