worm-eaten

ریشه

The term 'worm-eaten' is a compound adjective, combining 'worm', from Old English 'wyrm', and 'eaten', past participle of 'eat', from Old English 'etan'. It describes something that has been damaged by worms.

مثال

• The old book was worm-eaten and fragile.
• The worm-eaten wood was no longer safe to use.
• The worm-eaten apple fell from the tree.

ترکیب‌های رایج

Worm-eaten wood Worm-eaten book Worm-eaten furniture Worm-eaten apple