vermifuge
noun
ver·mi·fuge
ˈvər-mə-ˌfyüj 
: an agent that destroys or expels parasitic worms : anthelmintic
Examples of vermifuge in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Purslane, which the Cherokee used as a vermifuge because its scarlet stalks looked vaguely wormlike, is also a powerful antioxidant.
—
Amanda Fortini, New York Times, 12 Nov. 2020
In my experience, an eight-day, mono-diet goat-milk cleanse — accompanied by a specific vermifuge made of anti-parasitic herbs — is the most successful treatment.
—Gabriella Paiella, The Cut, 24 Aug. 2017
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Amanda Fortini, New York Times, 12 Nov. 2020
In my experience, an eight-day, mono-diet goat-milk cleanse — accompanied by a specific vermifuge made of anti-parasitic herbs — is the most successful treatment.
—Gabriella Paiella, The Cut, 24 Aug. 2017
Cite this Entry
“Vermifuge.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vermifuge. Accessed 16 May. 2025.
Copy CitationMedical Definition
vermifuge
noun
ver·mi·fuge
ˈvər-mə-ˌfyüj
: a vermifugal agent : anthelmintic
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share