Etymology

vermicule

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Today it means: A small worm or worm-like organism. Full definition →

Latin vermiculus
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  1. Latin · derived fromvermiculus
  2. English todayvermicule

From Latin vermiculus, diminutive of vermis (“a worm”). See vermicular. Doublet of vermeil.

Words from the same roots

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