- German cockroach
- noun Date: 1896 a small active winged cockroach (Blattella germanica) probably of African origin that is a common household pest in the U.S. — called also Croton bug
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German cockroach — German cockroach/ Hood Scientific classification Kingdom: Animalia Phylum … Wikipedia
German cockroach — 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
German cockroach — n. CROTON BUG … English World dictionary
German cockroach — 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… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
German cockroach — a common yellowish brown cockroach, Blatta germanica, brought into the U.S. from Europe. Also called crotonbug. See illus. under cockroach. [1895 1900] * * * … Universalium
German cockroach — Ger·man cockroach .jər mən n a small active winged cockroach of the genus Blattella (B. germanica) that is prob. of African origin and is a common household pest in the U.S. called also Croton bug * * * Blattella germanica, a small light brown… … Medical dictionary
German cockroach — noun small light brown cockroach brought to United States from Europe; a common household pest • Syn: ↑Croton bug, ↑crotonbug, ↑water bug, ↑Blattella germanica • Hypernyms: ↑cockroach, ↑roach … Useful english dictionary
German cockroach — noun Blattella germanica; Croton bug. See cockroach … Wiktionary
German cockroach — Ger′man cock′roach n. ent a brown cockroach, Blatta germanica, orig. of Europe: a widespread household pest • Etymology: 1895–1900 … From formal English to slang
German cockroach — /dʒɜmən ˈkɒkroʊtʃ/ (say jermuhn kokrohch) noun a small brown cockroach, Blattella germanica, with two distinct parallel bands running the length of its pronotum; found throughout the world in association with humans …
