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vermination

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ver·​mi·​na·​tion
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Definition of vermination

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

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History and Etymology for vermination

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

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“Vermination.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vermination. Accessed 22 Oct. 2021.

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