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ver·mic·u·late
\və(r)ˈmikyələ̇]t, -ˌlā], usu ]d.+V\ adjective
Etymology: Latin vermiculatus, past participle of vermiculari to be wormy, from vermiculus little worm — more at vermilion
1.
a. : wormlike in shape
b. : covered with wormlike elevations : marked with irregular fine lines of color or with irregular wavy impressed lines like worm tracks
< a vermiculate nut >
2. : tortuous, involute
3. : full of worms : worm-eaten |