vermiculate

/vərˈmɪkjəˌleɪt/
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Other forms: vermiculated

Definitions of vermiculate
  1. adjective
    infested with or damaged (as if eaten) by worms
    synonyms: worm-eaten, wormy
    worn
    affected by wear; damaged by long use
  2. adjective
    decorated with wormlike tracery or markings
    synonyms: vermicular, vermiculated
    fancy
    not plain; decorative or ornamented
  3. verb
    decorate with wavy or winding lines
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    type of:
    adorn, beautify, decorate, embellish, grace, ornament
    make more attractive by adding ornament, color, etc.
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