vermin

Signification (Anglais)

1. (plural, singular) Any of various common types of small insects or other animals which cause harm and annoyance.
2. (plural, singular) An animal that preys on game, such as a fox or a weasel.
3. (plural, singular) An obnoxious or mean and offensive person.

Concepts

vermine

insecte

parasites

Synonymes

pest

varmint

scum

bug

🐛

reptile

insect

filth

insects

louse

monster

mouse

🐭

muck

parasite

pests

rodent

serpent

skunk

🦨

snake

🐍

worm

🪱

evil spirits

bad person

harmful insect

injurious bird

something harmful

animal

🐾

pain

annoyance

bastard

beast

cuss

devil

Traductions

Ungeziefer

ongedierte

bicho

🐛

vérmina

ζωύφια

haşarat

alimaña

mikrop

🦠

infestantes

ενοχλητικά ζώα

bichos

animali nocivi

Tier

🐾

Prononcé comme (IPA)

/ˈvɝmɪn/

Étymologie (Anglais)

Hérité de moyen anglais: vermyn

In summary

From Middle English vermyn, vermyne, from Old French vermine, from Vulgar Latin *verminum (“vermin”), collective noun formed from Latin vermis (“worm”). Compare vermiculate and vermivorous. See also worm.