roundworm Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun infections of the skin or nails caused by fungi and appearing as itching circular patches
    ringworm; tinea.
  2. noun unsegmented worms with elongated rounded body pointed at both ends; mostly free-living but some are parasitic
    nematode; nematode worm.

WordNet


Round"worm` noun
Definitions
  1. (Zoöl.) A nematoid worm.

Webster 1913