Vermicular

Vermicular , adjective

[Latin vermiculus a little worm, dim. of vermis a worm: compare French vermiculaire. See Vermicelli.]

Of or pertaining to a worm or worms; resembling a worm; shaped like a worm; especially, resembling the motion or track of a worm; as, the vermicular, or peristaltic, motion of the intestines. See Peristaltic.

A twisted form vermicular. — Cowper

Collocations (1)

Vermicular work , See under Vermiculated.