What does vermiculate mean?
Definitions for vermiculate
vərˈmɪk yəˌleɪt; -lɪt, -ˌleɪtver·mic·u·late
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Princeton's WordNet
vermiculate, worm-eaten, wormyadjective
infested with or damaged (as if eaten) by worms
vermicular, vermiculate, vermiculatedverb
decorated with wormlike tracery or markings
"vermicular (or vermiculated) stonework"
vermiculateverb
decorate with wavy or winding lines
Wiktionary
vermiculateverb
to decorate with lines resembling the tracks of worms
vermiculateadjective
Like a worm; resembling a worm.
vermiculateadjective
Vermiculated.
Etymology: From vermiculatus, past participle of vermiculor, from vermiculus
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vermiculate
Vermiculate refers to something that appears worm-like or resembling worm tracks, often in reference to patterns, markings, or movements. This term is typically used in the context of botany, zoology or geology.
Webster Dictionary
Vermiculateverb
to form or work, as by inlaying, with irregular lines or impressions resembling the tracks of worms, or appearing as if formed by the motion of worms
Vermiculateadjective
wormlike in shape; covered with wormlike elevations; marked with irregular fine lines of color, or with irregular wavy impressed lines like worm tracks; as, a vermiculate nut
Vermiculateadjective
crawling or creeping like a worm; hence, insinuating; sophistical
Etymology: [L. vermiculatus inlaid so as to resemble the tracks of worms, p. p. of vermiculari to be full of worms, vermiculus a little worm. See Vermicular.]
Entomology
Vermiculate
worm-like in form: a marking with wormlike tracings.
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of vermiculate in Chaldean Numerology is: 4
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of vermiculate in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3
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