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pest

1

[pest]

noun

  1. an annoying or troublesome person, animal, or thing; nuisance.

    Synonyms:
  2. an insect or other small animal that harms or destroys garden plants, trees, etc.

  3. a deadly epidemic disease, especially a plague; pestilence.

    Synonyms: , ,


Pest

2

[pest, pesht]

noun

  1. Budapest

pest

/ ɛ /

noun

  1. a person or thing that annoys, esp by imposing itself when it is not wanted; nuisance

    1. any organism that damages crops, injures or irritates livestock or man, or reduces the fertility of land

    2. ( as modifier )

      pest control

  2. rarean epidemic disease or pestilence

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Other 51Թ Forms

  • de-pest verb (used with object)
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of pest1

First recorded in 1545–55, pest is from the Latin word pestis plague
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of pest1

C16: from Latin pestis plague, of obscure origin
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Despite knowing about the problem, the suit alleges, management failed to eradicate the pests from the hotel, exposing guests to harm.

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Asbestos, electrical and fire safety issues, pest control and leaks, damp and mould are among the complaints, the watchdog receives .

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The current all-action approach is a stark contrast to the laissez-faire situation of the past two years, during which there were no pest control measures in Sarajevo at all.

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Huge numbers of rats are enjoying a "five star all-inclusive holiday" on one of Londonderry's most popular riverfront walkways, a pest control expert has warned.

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County drove down the pest population, studies found.

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