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a. [ L. vermiculus a little worm, dim. of vermis a worm: cf. F. vermiculaire. See Vermicelli. ] Of or pertaining to a worm or worms; resembling a worm; shaped like a worm; especially, resembling the motion or track of a worm; as, the vermicular, or peristaltic, motion of the intestines. See Peristaltic. “A twisted form vermicular.” Cowper. [ 1913 Webster ]

Vermicular work. See under Vermiculated. [ 1913 Webster ]