vagile

adjective

vag·​ile ˈva-jəl How to pronounce vagile (audio)
-ˌjī(-ə)l
: free to move about
vagile organisms
vagility noun

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from German vagil, from Latin vagus "wandering, roaming" + German -il (in sessil sessile) — more at vague

First Known Use

circa 1890, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of vagile was circa 1890

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Cite this Entry

“Vagile.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vagile. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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