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ˈverminous
/ ˈvɜːmɪnəs /
adjective
- relating to, infested with, or suggestive of vermin
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Derived Forms
- ˈverminously, adverb
- ˈverminousness, noun
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Other Words From
- vermin·ous·ly adverb
- vermin·ous·ness noun
- non·vermin·ous adjective
- non·vermin·ous·ly adverb
- non·vermin·ous·ness noun
- un·vermin·ous adjective
- un·vermin·ous·ly adverb
- un·vermin·ous·ness noun
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Word History and Origins
Origin of verminous1
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Example Sentences
It seems incredible, but verminous heads are to be found in the ranks of well-to-do tradespeople.
Nothing less than verminous is the readiness of the southern Europeans to prey upon their fellows.
There was, however, one very unpleasant feature of his prison life, the verminous condition of the whole building.
They were dirty and verminous, and spread infectious diseases.
I found my way to my lodging in a filthy chak hostel, and threw myself down on the verminous bed.
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