Definition of INFESTATION

infestation

Meanings

Plural: infestations

Noun

  • the state of being invaded or overrun by parasites
  • a swarm of insects that attack plants
  • The presence of a large number of pest organisms in an area or field, on the surface of a host or anything that might contact a host, or in the soil.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle French infestation, from Late Latin infestatio.
Morphologically infest + -ation

Synonyms

plague

Scrabble Score: 14

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Words With Friends Score: 16

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