pinworm, threadworm, Enterobius vermicularis
(noun) small threadlike worm infesting human intestines and rectum especially in children
Source: WordNet® 3.1
pinworm (plural pinworms)
Any of several nematode worms, of the family Oxyuridae, that are parasitic to mammals
• threadworm
Source: Wiktionary
Pin"worm`, n. (Zoöl.)
Definition: A small nematoid worm (Oxyurus vermicularis), which is parasitic chiefly in the rectum of man. It is most common in children and aged persons.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
22 November 2024
(noun) (nautical) a line (rope or chain) that regulates the angle at which a sail is set in relation to the wind
Coffee dates back to the 9th century. Goat herders in Ethiopia noticed their goats seem to be “dancing” after eating berries from a particular shrub. They reported it to the local monastery, and a monk made a drink out of it. The monk found out he felt energized and kept him awake at night. That’s how the first coffee drink was born.
