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ver⋅mic⋅u⋅lar

  [ver-mik-yuh-ler]
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–adjective
1. of, pertaining to, or done by worms.
2. consisting of or characterized by sinuous or wavy outlines or markings resembling the form or tracks of a worm.
Origin:
1645–55; < ML vermiculāris, equiv. to L vermicul(us) vermicule + -āris -ar 1

Related forms:
ver⋅mic⋅u⋅lar⋅ly, adverb
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ver·mic·u·lar   (vər-mĭk'yə-lər)   
adj.  

  1. Having the shape or motion of a worm.

  2. Having wormlike markings; vermiculate.

  3. Caused by or relating to worms.


[Medieval Latin vermiculāris, from Latin vermiculus, diminutive of vermis, worm; see wer-2 in Indo-European roots.]
ver·mic'u·lar·ly adv.
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vermicular ver·mic·u·lar (vər-mĭk'yə-lər)
adj.

  1. Having the shape or motion of a worm.

  2. Caused by or relating to worms.

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