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Vermis vs Vermin - What's the difference?

vermis | vermin |

As nouns the difference between vermis and vermin

is that vermis is (anatomy) a narrow, worm-like structure found in animal brains between the hemispheres of the cerebellum; it is the site of termination of the spinocerebellar pathways that carry subconscious proprioception while vermin is (countable|or|uncountable) any one of various common types of small insects or animals which cause harm and annoyance.

vermis

English

(wikipedia vermis)

Noun

  • (anatomy) A narrow, worm-like structure found in animal brains between the hemispheres of the cerebellum; it is the site of termination of the spinocerebellar pathways that carry subconscious proprioception.
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    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