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German cockroach

 
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–noun
a common yellowish-brown cockroach, Blatta germanica, brought into the U.S. from Europe.
Also called crotonbug.

Origin:
1895–1900
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German cockroach  
n.  A small, light brown cockroach (Blatella germanica) that is a common household pest. Also called Croton bug.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
Copyright © 2009 by Houghton Mifflin Company.
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Main Entry: Ger·man cockroach
Pronunciation: "j&r-m&n-
Function: noun
: a small active winged cockroach of the genus Blattella (B.germanica) prob. of African origin but now common in many urban buildings in the U.S. called also Croton bug
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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