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deworm
(de¦worm)
Pronunciation:
/diːˈwəːm/
verb
[
with object
]
treat (an animal) to free it of worms:
you must be prepared to deworm your dog regularly
Derivatives
dewormer
noun
she recommends an oral dewormer be given six weeks after turnout on to grass
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