"Wormian" meaning in English

See Wormian in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

Forms: more Wormian [comparative], most Wormian [superlative]
Etymology: Worm + -ian Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|Worm|ian}} Worm + -ian Head templates: {{en-adj}} Wormian (comparative more Wormian, superlative most Wormian)
  1. Of or pertaining to Ole Worm (Olaus Wormius, 1588–1655), Danish physician and antiquary. Wikipedia link: Worm (surname) Synonyms: wormian Derived forms: Wormian bone

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