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ver·min·ous
\ˈvərmənəs, ˈvə̄m-, ˈvəim-\ adjective
Etymology: Latin verminosus, from vermin- (as in verminare) + -osus -ous
1. : consisting of vermin : being vermin : noxious
< a verminous brood >
2. : tending to be a breeding place of vermin; also : infested by vermin : filthy, offensive
< verminous garbage >
< a dirty verminous cellar >
3. : caused by or characterized by the presence of vermin
< verminous disease >
• ver·min·ous·ly adverb |