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Vermin

//ˈvɝmɪn// noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    Any of various common types of small insects or other animals which cause harm and annoyance. plural, singular

    "The area was crawling with all sorts of vermin: fleas, lice, mice, and rats to name a few. Thus, we felt as if vermin were crawling over us."

  2. 2
    any of various small animals or insects that are pests; e.g. cockroaches or rats wordnet
  3. 3
    An animal that preys on game, such as a fox or a weasel. plural, singular
  4. 4
    an irritating or obnoxious person wordnet
  5. 5
    An obnoxious or mean and offensive person. plural, singular

    "Bring these vermin to the Palace of Justice."

Etymology

From Middle English vermyn, vermyne, from Old French vermine, from Vulgar Latin *verminum (“vermin”), collective noun formed from Latin vermis (“worm”). Compare vermiculate and vermivorous. See also worm.

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