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 ver·mic·u·late /-lət/
 (a.)以蠕蟲爬跡形為裝飾的,蟲蛀的,迂迴的

 Ver·mic·u·late v. t. [imp. & p. p. Vermiculated p. pr. & vb. n. Vermiculating.]  To form or work, as by inlaying, with irregular lines or impressions resembling the tracks of worms, or appearing as if formed by the motion of worms.

 Ver·mic·u·late a.
 1. Wormlike in shape; covered with wormlike elevations; marked with irregular fine lines of color, or with irregular wavy impressed lines like worm tracks; as, a vermiculate nut.
 2. Crawling or creeping like a worm; hence, insinuating; sophistical.  “Vermiculate questions.” --Bacon. “Vermiculate logic.” --R. Choate.
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 vermiculate
      adj 1: eaten (or as if eaten) by worms [syn: worm-eaten, wormy]
      2: decorated with wormlike tracery or markings; "vermicular (or
         vermiculated) stonework" [syn: vermicular, vermiculated]
      v : decorate with wavy or winding lines