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deworm

Pronunciation: /diːˈwəːm/
Definition of deworm

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

deworm in other Oxford dictionaries

Definition of deworm in the US English dictionary
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