noun, verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   the product of worm composting; worm castings

Verb

1. 1
   To employ worms to break down organic waste into soil or humus

Synonyms

All synonyms

vermicastvermicast

Example

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"Please throw the banana peel in the vermicompost bin."

Etymology

From vermi- (“worm”) + compost.

Related phrases

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