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Vermix vs Vermin - What's the difference?

vermix | vermin |

As nouns the difference between vermix and vermin

is that vermix is a greasy substance protecting the skin of an unborn baby while vermin is any one of various common types of small insects or animals which cause harm and annoyance.

vermix

English

Noun

  • A greasy substance protecting the skin of an unborn baby.
  • The vermiform appendix.

    • 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