- Croton bug
- noun Etymology: Croton River, N.Y., used as a water supply for New York City Date: 1877 German cockroach
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Croton bug — Cro ton bug (b[u^]g ). [From the Croton water of New York.] (Zo[ o]l.) A small, active, winged species of cockroach ({Ectobia Germanica}), the water bug. It is common aboard ships, and in houses in cities, esp. in those with hot water pipes;… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
croton-bug — U.S. A name given in parts of the U.S. to the Cockroach, Blatta orientalis, and other species of the same genus. The name is said to be derived from the Croton river, Westchester county, N.Y., the suggestion being that these insects became… … Useful english dictionary
Croton bug — ☆ Croton bug [krot′ n ] n. 〚after Croton Aqueduct (of the water supply system of New York City): so named from becoming numerous in the city after the opening of the aqueduct〛 a small, winged cockroach (Blattella germanica); German cockroach * *… … Universalium
Croton bug — ☆ Croton bug [krot′ n ] n. [after Croton Aqueduct (of the water supply system of New York City): so named from becoming numerous in the city after the opening of the aqueduct] a small, winged cockroach (Blattella germanica); German cockroach … English World dictionary
Croton bug — noun small light brown cockroach brought to United States from Europe; a common household pest • Syn: ↑German cockroach, ↑crotonbug, ↑water bug, ↑Blattella germanica • Hypernyms: ↑cockroach, ↑roach … Useful english dictionary
Croton bug — Cockroach Cock roach, n. [Sp. cucaracha.] (Zo[ o]l.) An orthopterous insect of the genus {Blatta}, and allied genera. [1913 Webster] Note: The species are numerous, especially in hot countries. Those most commonly infesting houses in Europe and… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Croton bug — Cro·ton bug krōt ən n GERMAN COCKROACH * * * German cockroach … Medical dictionary
Croton bug — noun Blattella germanica; German cockroach. See cockroach … Wiktionary
Croton — may refer to: Contents 1 In plants 2 In the United States 3 In Europe 4 Other 5 See also … Wikipedia
Croton Aqueduct — Old Croton Aqueduct U.S. National Register of Historic Places U.S. National Historic Landmark … Wikipedia
