# vermin vs virgin

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### vermin
*noun · IPA /ˈvɝmɪn/ · frequency rank #30,642*
Any of various common types of small insects or other animals which cause harm and annoyance.

### virgin
*noun · IPA /ˈvɜːd͡ʒɪn/ · frequency rank #3,992*
A person who has never had sexual intercourse, or (uncommonly) an animal that has never mated.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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