\Ver"min*ous\, a. [L. verminosus, fr. vermis a worm:
cf. F. vermineux.]
1. Tending to breed vermin; infested by vermin.
         Some . . . verminous disposition of the body.
                                               --Harvey.
2. Caused by, or arising from the presence of, vermin; as,
   verminous disease.