vermiculeEtymologyFrom Latin vermiculus, diminutive of vermis (“a worm”). See vermicular. Doublet of vermeil.vermicule means A small worm or worm-like organism. Lexicurio rates it Sui generis — a strength score of 87 out of 100.nounA small worm or worm-like organism.“hence I apprehend we see many Vermicules towards the Outside of many of the Oak-Apples, which I guess were not what the Primitive Insects laid up in the Gem”