VERMICIDE - Definition & Meaning for Kids
Meaning 1
Part of speech: Noun
an agent that kills worms (especially those in the intestines)
Categories: Agent, Medicine, Medication, Medicament, Medicinal drug
Synonyms
🌱 Word Origin (Etymology)
The word "vermicide" comes from Latin vermis.
🔗 Related Words
-cide – A related word in the same word family.
🧩 Fun Fact
Church Latin preserved classical vocabulary and spread it through religious texts worldwide.