adj.
Pronunciation: ' v ə r-m ə -n ə s
Function: adjective
Etymology: Latin verminosus infested with maggots, from Latin *vermin-, vermen worm; akin to Latin vermis worm ― more at WORM
Date: circa 1616
1 : consisting of or being vermin : NOXIOUS
2 : forming a breeding place for or infested by vermin : FILTHY < verminous garbage>
3 : caused by vermin < verminous disease>