vermivorous

[ ver-miv-er-uhs ]

adjective

1. (of birds) feeding on worms, grubs, or insect vermin.

vermivorous

/ vɜːˈmɪvərəs /

adjective

1. (of certain animals) feeding on worms

Other Words From

• ver·mivo·rous·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of vermivorous¹

First recorded in 1700–50; from New Latin vermivorus, equivalent to Latin vermi(s) “worm” + Latin -vorus -vorous ( def )

Example Sentences

They are mostly vermivorous; some, however, are granivorous or herbivorous.

From Project Gutenberg

Their selection of nutriment is frugivorous, granivorous, insectivorous, and vermivorous.

From Project Gutenberg