vermifuge

Meanings

Adjective

Acting as a drug to cause expulsion or death of intestinal worms.

Noun

A drug that causes the expulsion or death of intestinal worms, such as tapeworms.

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Origin

Attested since about 1720, from Latin vermis ("worm") + fugo.

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