vermin

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[edit] English

[edit] Etymology

From Latin vermis, "worm".

[edit] Pronunciation

[edit] Noun

Singular
vermin

Plural
vermin or vermins

vermin (plural vermin or vermins)

  1. Any one of various common types of small insects or animals which cause harm and annoyance.
    The area was plagued by all sorts of vermin: fleas, lice, mice, and rats to name a few.
  2. An obnoxious, or mean and offensive person.

[edit] Translations

Any one of various common types of small insects or animals which cause harm and annoyance
An obnoxious, or mean and offensive person
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