Wormlike
/ˈwɜːrm.laɪk/noun
Resembling or characteristic of a worm.
Did you know?In ancient beliefs, worms were often seen as symbols of decay and renewal, embodying the cycle of life and death in nature.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*wer-
“to turn, twist, or bend, implying a serpentine or worm-like quality.”
Old English
Old English
wyrm
“A serpent or dragon, often associated with danger and the underworld.”
Middle English
Middle English
worm
“A small, creeping creature, often a reference to both literal worms and mythical serpents.”
Late Middle English
Middle English
wormlike
“Resembling a worm, used to describe both physical forms and metaphorical situations.”
Modern English
English
wormlike
“Describing anything that resembles a worm in shape or movement.”