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verme

worm

noun VER-meh Rare

Origin: From Latin vermis, worm.

Usage Note

Verme refers to a worm or larva, and is also used figuratively as a strong insult meaning a contemptible or despicable person. The plural is vermi. Note that il baco da seta is the specific term for a silkworm, while verme is the general term.

Examples

"Il verme strisciava lentamente sul terreno."

Natural Translation

The worm was crawling slowly on the ground.

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