1. medicines or substances that expel or destroy intestinal worms
Usage: medical; plural form

Examples

• The veterinarian prescribed vermifuges to treat the puppy’s worm infestation.
• Traditional herbal vermifuges include wormwood and pumpkin seeds.
• Modern vermifuges are more effective and safer than historical remedies.
• The doctor recommended vermifuges after detecting parasites in the stool sample.
• Some vermifuges work by paralyzing the worms, while others kill them directly.
• Farmers regularly use vermifuges to keep their livestock healthy.