Lewis & Short

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vermĭna, um, n. [vermis, gripings of the belly caused by worms; hence, in gen.], the gripes, belly-ache, stomach-ache.

  1. I. Lit.: saeva, Lucr. 5, 997; cf.: vermina dicuntur dolores corporis cum quodam minuto motu quasi a vermibus scindatur. Hic dolor Graece στρόφος dicitur, Fest. p. 375 Müll.
  2. * II. Trop.: passionum, Arn. 1, p. 30.