verme

Definitions of verme
  1. noun
    any of numerous relatively small elongated soft-bodied animals especially of the phyla Annelida and Chaetognatha and Nematoda and Nemertea and Platyhelminthes; also many insect larvae
    synonyms: vermo
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    types:
    tarlo
    a larva of a woodborer
    nematode
    unsegmented worms with elongated rounded body pointed at both ends; mostly free-living but some are parasitic
    mignatta, sanguisuga
    carnivorous or bloodsucking aquatic or terrestrial worms typically having a sucker at each end
    type of:
    invertebrato
    any animal lacking a backbone or notochord; the term is not used as a scientific classification
  2. noun
    the larva of the housefly and blowfly commonly found in decaying organic matter
    synonyms: cagnotto
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    type of:
    baco, bruco
    a soft thick wormlike larva of certain beetles and other insects
  3. noun
    screw thread on a gear with the teeth of a worm wheel or rack
  4. noun
    a person who has a nasty or unethical character undeserving of respect
    synonyms: carogna
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    type of:
    aborto
    a person who is not pleasant or agreeable
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