VERMICULATION


Meaning of VERMICULATION in English

 ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˈlāshən noun

( -s )

Etymology: Latin vermiculation-, vermiculatio, from vermiculatus (past participle of vermiculari ) + -ion-, -io -ion

1. : penetration by worms : the state of being worm-eaten

2. : the act or process of moving like a worm : writhing, twisting

the vermiculation of the intestines

3. : an especially ornamental narrow and wavy or tortuous marking or system of markings

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