eye worm — noun : a parasitic worm found in the eye: as a. : either of two slender nematode worms (Oxyspirura mansoni and O. petrowi) living beneath the nictitating membrane of the eyes of chickens or other birds b. : a member of a genus (Thelazia) of… … Useful english dictionary
eye worm — a filarial worm, Loa loa, of western and central Africa, that is parasitic in the skin, or subcutaneous tissue, of human beings, often migrating into the eye region. [1585 95] * * * ▪ parasite (species Loa loa), common parasite of humans… … Universalium
eye worm — noun 1》 a filarial worm of equatorial Africa, affecting the eyes. [Loa loa.] 2》 a nematode worm that occurs in the region of the eyelid and tear duct, found chiefly in hoofed mammals. [Genus Thelazia.] … English new terms dictionary
eye worm disease — eye fluke disease … Dictionary of ichthyology
eye — n. & v. n. 1 a the organ of sight in man and other animals. b the light detecting organ in some invertebrates. 2 the eye characterized by the colour of the iris (has blue eyes). 3 the region round the eye (eyes red from weeping). 4 a glass or… … Useful english dictionary
worm's eye view — A worm s eye view of something is the view from below, either physically or socially … The small dictionary of idiomes
worm's-eye — «WURMZ Y», adjective. seen from below or very closely; narrow; detailed: »a worm s eye view of city life … Useful english dictionary
worm's eye view — noun The view of events as seen from a low or humble position • • • Main Entry: ↑worm … Useful english dictionary
worm's-eye view — worm s′ eye view′ n. cvb a perspective seen from below or from a low or inferior position • Etymology: 1910–15; on the model of bird s eye view … From formal English to slang
worm's-eye view — ☆ worm s eye view [wʉrmz′ī΄ ] n. an outlook from very close range, but from an inferior or menial position … English World dictionary
