ver‧min /ˈvɜːmən, ˈvɜːmɪn $ ˈvɜːr-/
noun [plural][
Date: 1200-1300;
Language: Old French;
Origin: Latin vermen 'worm']
1. small animals, birds, and insects that are harmful because they destroy crops, spoil food, and spread disease:
The beds were filthy and full of vermin. Foxes are considered vermin.2. unpleasant people who cause problems for society
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