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WORM, n. [G. This word is probably named form a winding motion, and the root of ...
WORM-EATEN, a. [worm and eat.] 1. Gnawed by worms; as worm-eaten boards, planks ...
WORM-GRASS, n. A plant of the genus Spigalia.
WORM-POWDER, n. A powder used for expelling worms from the stomach and intestines.
WORM-SEED, n. 1. A See d which has the property of expelling worms from the stom...
WORM-TINCTURE, n. A tincture prepared from earth-worms dried, pulverized and mix...
WORMED, pp. Cleared by a worm or screw.
WORMING, ppr. Entering by insinuation; drawing, as a cartridge; clearing, as a gun.
WORMLIKE, a. Resembling a worm; spiral; vermicular.
WORMWOOD, n. [G.] A plant, the artemisia. It has a bitter nauseous taste; but it...
WORMWOOD-FLY, n. A small black fly, found on the stalks of wormwood.
WORMY, a. 1. Containing a worm; abounding with worms. 2. Earthy; groveling.
WORN, pp. of wear; as a garment long worn. Worn out, consumed or rendered useles...
WORNIL, n. A maggot that infests the backs of cows.
WORRAL, n. An animal of the lizard kind, about four feet long and eight inches b...
WORRIED, pp. [from worry.] Harassed; fatigued.