"vermigrade" meaning in English

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Adjective

Etymology: Coined by Nobel-winning Irish writer Samuel Beckett. From vermi- + -grade (“way of walking”). Etymology templates: {{coinage|en|Q37327}} Coined by Nobel-winning Irish writer Samuel Beckett, {{af|en|vermi-|-grade|t2=way of walking}} vermi- + -grade (“way of walking”) Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} vermigrade (not comparable)
  1. wriggling like a worm Tags: not-comparable
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