"vermigrade" meaning in English

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Adjective

Etymology: Coined by Nobel-winning Irish writer Samuel Beckett. Etymology templates: {{coinage|en|Q37327}} Coined by Nobel-winning Irish writer Samuel Beckett Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} vermigrade (not comparable)
  1. wriggling like a worm Tags: not-comparable
    Sense id: en-vermigrade-en-adj-as9yDG-v Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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