ˈvərmənəs, ˈvə̄m-, ˈvəim- adjective
Etymology: Latin verminosus, from vermin- (as in verminare ) + -osus -ous
1. : consisting of vermin : being vermin : noxious
a verminous brood
2. : tending to be a breeding place of vermin ; also : infested by vermin : filthy , offensive
verminous garbage
a dirty verminous cellar
3. : caused by or characterized by the presence of vermin
verminous disease
• ver·min·ous·ly adverb