̷ ̷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