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vermin definition

ver·min (vʉr′mən)

noun pl. vermin -·min

  1. various insects, bugs, or small animals regarded as pests because destructive, disease-carrying, etc., as flies, lice, rats, or weasels
  2. Brit. birds or animals that kill game
    1. a vile, loathsome person
    2. such persons collectively

Etymology: ME < OFr vermine < L vermis, a worm

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