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vermivorous
[ ver-miv-er-uhs ]
adjective
- (of birds) feeding on worms, grubs, or insect vermin.
vermivorous
/ vɜːˈmɪvərəs /
adjective
- (of certain animals) feeding on worms
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Other Words From
- ver·mivo·rous·ness noun
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Word History and Origins
Origin of vermivorous1
First recorded in 1700–50; from New Latin vermivorus, equivalent to Latin vermi(s) “worm” + Latin -vorus -vorous ( def )
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