English Explanatory Dictionary

vermiparous

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Giving birth to worms or grubs, such as various insects.

Pronunciation

/vɜː(ɹ)ˈmɪpəɹəs/

Word forms

vermiparous more vermiparous most vermiparous

Etymology

From Latin vermis (“a worm”) + parere (“to bring forth”), + -ous.

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