vermin

Vermin are animals, especially small ones, that are destructive pests.

(noun)

An example of vermin are fleas.

See vermin in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun pl. vermin

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

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

See vermin in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun pl. vermin vermin

Various small animals or insects, such as rats or cockroaches, that are destructive, annoying, or injurious to health.
Animals that prey on game, such as foxes or weasels.
a. A person considered loathsome or highly offensive.
b. Such people considered as a group.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English

Origin: , from Old French

Origin: , from Vulgar Latin *vermīnum

Origin: , from Latin vermis, worm; see wer-² in Indo-European roots

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