vermiculate

• Veraltetes Adjektiv mit der Bedeutung 'von Würmern zerfressen, wurmig' oder 'wurmförmig bzw. mit wurmartigem Muster'; wird im heutigen Englisch selten verwendet.

An obsolete adjective meaning worm-eaten, wormy, or having a worm-like shape or pattern; rarely used in modern English.

1. Infested or damaged by wormsC2formal

   Describes something that is infested with worms or shows damage resembling worm-eaten patterns.

   Wurmstichig

   • The old wooden beams were vermiculate, showing signs of extensive worm damage.
   • The archaeologist noted the vermiculate condition of the ancient manuscript.
   • The fruit was vermiculate and had to be discarded.

   Synonymegrubbymaggotyworm-eatenwormy

2. Decorated with wormlike traceryC2formal

   Describes an ornamental pattern that resembles worm tracks or wavy lines, often used in architecture or art.

   Wurmförmig verziert

   • The cathedral's columns featured intricate vermiculate carvings.
   • The artist specialized in vermiculate designs on pottery.
   • The vermiculate patterns on the ceiling added a unique texture to the room.

   Antonymeplainsimpleundecorated

• Veralteter Begriff mit zwei Hauptbedeutungen: etwas mit einem wurm- oder nudelartigen Muster verzieren bzw. einlegen, und im übertragenen Sinne sich einschleichen oder jemandem schmeichelnd in sein Vertrauen eindringen.

An obsolete verb meaning to inlay or adorn with a pattern resembling worm tracks or vermicelli; also used figuratively to mean to insinuate or worm one's way into something.

1. Decorate with wavy linesC2formalart

   To ornament or mark with wavy, winding, or worm-like lines or patterns.

   Mit wellenförmigen Linien verzieren

   • The artisan vermiculated the pottery with intricate designs.
   • Ancient manuscripts were sometimes vermiculated with decorative borders.
   • The artist vermiculated the metal surface to create a unique texture.