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vermiculation

Pronunciation: /vəmɪkjʊˈleɪʃ(ə)n/

Definition of vermiculation

noun

  • a marking made by, or resembling the track of, a worm.
  • [mass noun] Architecture wavy lines cut into the surface of stone, used for decoration.

Origin:

early 17th century: from Latin vermiculatio(n-), from the verb vermiculari (see vermiculate)

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