Ver (en. Worm)

/vɛʁ/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

A small invertebrate animal, segmented, often found in the soil.

Earthworms play a crucial role in soil aeration.

Les vers de terre jouent un rôle crucial dans l'aération du sol.

A parasitic organism that lives in the body of a host.

This dog was infected by a worm that feeds on its blood.

Ce chien a été infecté par un ver qui se nourrit de son sang.

A worm that feeds on decomposing organic matter.

Compost worms are essential for recycling organic waste.

Les vers de compost sont essentiels pour recycler les déchets organiques.

Derived from the Latin 'vermis', meaning 'worm' or 'larva'.

the worm in the fruit

A person or thing that corrupts or destroys something good.

le ver dans le fruit

earthworm

A type of worm that improves soil fertility.

ver de terre

tapeworm

A type of parasitic worm that lives in the intestines of animals.

ver solitaire

A derogatory term for a person considered weak or insignificant.

He is always the worm of the group.

Il est toujours le ver de la bande.