The word "verminous" is derived from the Latin word "vermis," which means "worm." The word was first used in the 14th century to describe a person or animal that was infested with worms or other parasites.
Verminous is an adjective that describes something that is infested with worms or other parasites. It can also be used to describe something that is dirty and unpleasant.
The word vermicide, which means "a substance that kills worms," is also derived from the Latin word "vermis."
Etymology Old French vermine Latin vermis worm Meaning and Origin The word ver
