[vur-mi-kuhl-cher] 
| the raising and production of earthworms and their by-products. |
| Main Entry: | vermiculture |
| Part of Speech: | n |
| Definition: | the use of specially bred earthworms, esp. to aerate soil and convert organic matter into compost; also called vermicomposting |
| Etymology: | vermi + culture |
mɪˌkʌl