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vermifuge

noun
ver·​mi·​fuge | \ ˈvər-mə-ˌfyüj How to pronounce vermifuge (audio) \

Definition of vermifuge

: an agent that destroys or expels parasitic worms : anthelmintic

Examples of vermifuge in a Sentence

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 In my experience, an eight-day, mono-diet goat-milk cleanse — accompanied by a specific vermifuge made of anti-parasitic herbs — is the most successful treatment. — Gabriella Paiella, The Cut, "The 23 Most Ridiculous Moments in Goop History, Ranked," 24 Aug. 2017

First Known Use of vermifuge

1718, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for vermifuge

borrowed from New Latin vermifuga, vermifugus, from vermi- vermi- + -fuga, -fugus -fuge

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vermifuge

noun
ver·​mi·​fuge | \ ˈvər-mə-ˌfyüj How to pronounce vermifuge (audio) \

Medical Definition of vermifuge

: a vermifugal agent : anthelmintic

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