vermiculation

IPA: vɝmˈɪkjʌɫˈeɪʃʌn

(obsolete, rare) The process of being turned into a worm.
The state of being infested or consumed by worms.
A pattern of irregular wavy lines resembling worms or their casts or tracks, found on the plumage of birds, used to decorate artworks and buildings, etc.
(physiology, dated) Peristalsis (“wave-like contraction of the digestive tract, resembling the movement of a worm”).

Examples of "vermiculation" in Sentences

The walls of the old building were covered in intricate vermiculation, resembling the patterns of worm tracks
The artist used a technique of vermiculation to create a unique texture on the canvas
The vermiculation on the tree trunk indicated the presence of a wood-boring insect
The intricate vermiculation on the ancient pottery revealed the skilled craftsmanship of the artist
We could see the delicate vermiculation on the leaves of the plant, adding to its beauty