Etymology

helminthic

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Today it means: Of or pertaining to worms; used especially of parasitic worms. Full definition →

English helminth ← Ancient Greek ἕλμῐνς (hélmĭns)
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  1. Ancient Greekἕλμῐνς (hélmĭns)
  2. Englishhelminth
  3. English todayhelminthic

From helminth + -ic.

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