vermination

noun

ver·​mi·​na·​tion

plural -s

obsolete

: the growth of vermin : the multiplication of vermin by breeding

Word History

Etymology

Latin vermination-, verminatio disease caused by botflies or worms, from verminatus (past participle) + -ion-, -io -ion

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