vermiculate
- adjective
- /vɜrˈmɪkjʊlɪt/
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vermiculado
- The artist created a vermiculate design on the pottery, with swirling lines that captivated everyone.
Examples
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The ancient stone walls were beautifully vermiculate, resembling the intricate paths of tiny worms.
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On their backs were vermiculate patterns that were maps of the world in its becoming.
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"On their backs were vermiculate patterns that were maps of the world in its becoming.
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The marble tabletop featured vermiculate patterns, adding a unique texture to the elegant decor.
Synonyms
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Marked by a wavy pattern that looks like worms
Covered with thin wavy lines that look like worms on a stone surface
Having a shape or movement like a worm
How Wormlike
Surface Forms
Morphology
vermiculate = vermicul + ate
The element 'vermicul-' (worm-like) is not a familiar English base to learners, so the adjective meaning 'marked with wormlike lines' is not transparently predictable from its parts for most learners.
Etymology
Vermiculate comes from the Latin vermis 'worm' and the small form vermiculus 'little worm'. A vermiculate pattern is covered with winding, wormlike lines, which is why the design looks to twist and move across the stone or vase.