| vermicelli | (noun) pasta in strings thinner than spaghetti | - |
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| vermicide | (noun) an agent that kills worms (especially those in the intestines) | - |
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| vermiculation | (noun) a decoration consisting of wormlike carvings | - |
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| (noun) the process of wavelike muscle contractions of the alimentary tract that moves food along | Synonyms: peristalsis |
| vermiculite | (noun) any of a group of yellow or brown hydrous silicate minerals having a micaceous structure | - |
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| vermifuge | (noun) a medication capable of causing the evacuation of parasitic intestinal worms | Synonyms: anthelminthic, anthelmintic, helminthic |
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| vermilion | (noun) a variable color that is vivid red but sometimes with an orange tinge | Synonyms: orange red, scarlet |
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| vermin | (noun) any of various small animals or insects that are pests; e.g. cockroaches or rats | - |
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| (noun) an irritating or obnoxious person | Synonyms: varmint |
| vermis | (noun) the narrow central part of the cerebellum between the two hemispheres | Synonyms: vermis cerebelli |
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| vermouth | (noun) any of several white wines flavored with aromatic herbs; used as aperitifs or in mixed drinks | - |
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