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Germin vs Vermin - What's the difference?

germin | vermin |

As nouns the difference between germin and vermin

is that germin is (protein) any of a group of proteins, resistant to proteases, associated with the germination of cereals while vermin is (countable|or|uncountable) any one of various common types of small insects or animals which cause harm and annoyance.

germin

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • (protein) Any of a group of proteins, resistant to proteases, associated with the germination of cereals

    • vermin

    English

    (wikipedia vermin)

    Noun

  • (countable, or, uncountable) Any one of various common types of small insects or animals which cause harm and annoyance.
    • The area was plagued by all sorts of vermin : fleas, lice, mice, and rats to name a few.
  • (countable, or, uncountable) Animals that prey on game, such as foxes or weasels.
  • (countable, or, uncountable) Obnoxious, or mean and offensive person or people.
    • Bring these gypsy vermin to the Palace of Justice.

    See also

    * varmint