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infestation

in·fes·ta·tion

UK/ˌɪnfɛsˈteɪ̯ʃən/ US/ˌɪnfɛsˈtʰeɪ̯ʃən] ~ [ˌɪnfɛsˈtʰeɪ̯ʃn̩/ uncommon

noun

1.

the state of being invaded or overrun by parasites

2.

a swarm of insects that attack plants

  • “a plague of grasshoppers”
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Origin

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

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