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vermination

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /vɜː(ɹ)mɪˈneɪʃən/

1

noun

Meaning 1

The generation or breeding of vermin.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: archaic, uncountable, usually

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2

noun

Meaning 2

A griping pain of the bowels.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: archaic, uncountable, usually

Topics: medicine, sciences

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History

Etymology

Latin verminatio the worms, a disease of animals, a crawling, itching pain.