vermiculation

名词 vermiculation:

1. the process of wavelike muscle contractions of the alimentary tract that moves food along
   同义词：peristalsis
2. a decoration consisting of wormlike carvings

ver.mic.u.la.tion

n.（名词）
Motion resembling that of a worm, especially the wavelike contractions of the intestine; peristalsis.
蠕动：类似蠕虫的运动，尤指肠的波状收缩；蠕动
Wormlike marks or carvings, as in a mosaic or masonry.
虫迹形；虫蚀纹装饰：蠕虫状的标记或雕刻图案，如在镶嵌物或石造建筑物中
The condition of being worm-eaten.
虫咬状：被虫咬过的状态