vermicular

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His speech was bumbling, his gait "vermicular," his appearance unfetching.

From Time Magazine Archive

That vermicular movement which we noticed in the oesophagus and in the stomach is found here also.

From The History of a Mouthful of Bread And its effect on the organization of men and animals by Macé, Jean

There is no telling how vermicular are the wrigglings of mean souls.

From Ivory Apes and Peacocks by Huneker, James

This may readily be seen in the muscular action of the intestines, called vermicular motion.

From A Practical Physiology by Blaisdell, Albert F.

Mr. Whedell paused, for effect, and contemplated the vermicular work in the carpet.

From Round the Block by Bouton, John Bell