Vermicular

//vəˈmɪk.jʊ.lə// adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Relating to, or having the form of, a worm. not-comparable

    "At length a generation more refined Improved the simple plan; made three legs four, Gave them a twisted form vermicular, And o’er the seat, with plenteous wadding stuff’d, Induced a splendid cover, green and blue, Yellow and red, of tapestry richly wrought And woven close, or needlework sublime."

Adjective
  1. 1
    decorated with wormlike tracery or markings wordnet

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"At length a generation more refined Improved the simple plan; made three legs four, Gave them a twisted form vermicular, And o’er the seat, with plenteous wadding stuff’d, Induced a splendid cover, green and blue, Yellow and red, of tapestry richly wrought And woven close, or needlework sublime."

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