vermifuge
|ver-mi-fuge|
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/ˈvɜːrmɪfjuːdʒ/
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/ˈvɜːmɪfjuːdʒ/
expel worms
Etymology
Etymology Information
'vermifuge' originates from French, specifically the word 'vermifuge', where 'vermi-' meant 'worm' and '-fuge' meant 'to drive away'.
Historical Evolution
'vermifuge' changed from the French word 'vermifuge' and eventually became the modern English word 'vermifuge'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to drive away worms', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a medicine or agent that expels worms from the body.
The doctor prescribed a vermifuge to treat the patient's parasitic infection.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/06/28 21:38