vermiculate
51vermicular — [vər mik′yə lər] adj. [ModL vermicularis: see VERMICULATE & AR] 1. a) suggestive of a worm or worms in shape or movement b) covered with irregularly twisting lines, ridges, or indentations suggestive of worm tracks 2. a) …
52vermiculation — [vər mik΄yə lā′shən] n. [L vermiculatio: see VERMICULATE] 1. a vermiculating or being vermiculated 2. vermicular markings 3. movement marked by alternate contraction and dilation, as in peristalsis …
53vermiculated — adjective decorated with wormlike tracery or markings vermicular (or vermiculated) stonework • Syn: ↑vermicular, ↑vermiculate • Similar to: ↑fancy …
54vermiculation — n. 1 the state or process of being eaten or infested by or converted into worms. 2 a vermicular marking. 3 a wormeaten state. Etymology: L vermiculatio (as VERMICULATE) …
55vermiculite — n. a hydrous silicate mineral usu. resulting from alteration of mica, and expandable into sponge by heating, used as an insulation material. Etymology: as VERMICULATE + ITE(1) …
56worm-eaten — adjective infested with or damaged (as if eaten) by worms • Syn: ↑vermiculate, ↑wormy • Similar to: ↑worn • Derivationally related forms: ↑worm (for: ↑wormy) …
57straticulate — adj. Geol. (of rock formations) arranged in thin strata. Etymology: STRATUM, after vermiculate etc …
58ver|mic|u|late — «adjective. vur MIHK yuh layt, liht; verb. vur MIHK yuh layt», adjective, verb, lat|ed, lat|ing. –adj. 1. vermicular; sinuous: »Figurative. Subtile, idle, unwholesome, and, (as I may term them) vermiculate questions (Francis …
