vermin (n)

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type n
lex_filenum 05
def any of various small animals or insects that are pests
def e.g. cockroaches or rats
examples cereals must be protected from mice and other vermin
he examined the child's head for vermin
boys in the village have probably been shooting vermin
Outgoing links
Hypernym pest
Derivationally related form vermin → verminous
Incoming links
Derivationally related form verminous → vermin
Hyponym pest

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