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Definition of vermicular in English:

vermicular

adjective

  • 1Like a worm in form or movement; vermiform.

  • 2Denoting or caused by intestinal worms.

Origin

Late 17th century from medieval Latin vermicularis, from Latin vermiculus, diminutive of vermis ‘worm’.

Pronunciation

vermicular

/vəˈmɪkjʊlə/