Vermian

Part of speech: adjective

Definitions

1. Relating to or resembling a worm in shape, structure, or movement
2. Pertaining to or characteristic of worms in terms of form, texture, or behavior
3. Describing attributes analogous to a worm's physical properties or its mannerisms

Etymology: "Vermian" is a plain formation: it takes "vermi-", the combining form from Latin "vermis" meaning "worm," and adds the suffix "-an," which turns the element into an adjective meaning "relating to" or "resembling." So a vermian shape is one that resembles a worm. The combining form "vermi-" is what gives the word its shape. Scientists and writers have long used it to build terms about worms, such as "vermiform," which describes the worm-like appendix attached to the large intestine. Because "vermian" is built the same way, it can be used in the same descriptive sense, though it is much less common.