vermiculation
1. the process of wavelike muscle contractions of the alimentary tract that moves food along • Syn: peristalsis • Ant: anastalsis (for: peristalsis) • Hypernyms: bodily process, body process, bodily function, activity 2. a decoration consisting of wormlike carvings • Derivationally related forms: vermiculate • Hypernyms: carving, embellishment
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