vermiculation

noun

ver·​mic·​u·​la·​tion

plural -s

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

Word History

Etymology

Latin vermiculation-, vermiculatio, from vermiculatus (past participle of vermiculari) + -ion-, -io -ion

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Rhymes for vermiculation

• abbreviation
• abomination
• acceleration
• accentuation
• accommodation
• accreditation
• acculturation
• accumulation
• acetylation
• adjudication
• administration
• adulteration