Thesaurus: cockroach

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1. n. An orthopterous insect of the genus Blatta, and allied genera.
2. n. any of numerous chiefly nocturnal insects; some are domestic pests
3. An orthopterus insect of the genus Blatta, and allied genera. Note: The species are numerous, especially in hot countries. Those most commonly infesting houses in Europe and North America are Blatta orientalis, a large species often called black beetle, and the Croton bug (Ectobia Germanica).
4. An orthopterus insect of the genus Blatta, and allied genera.
5. n:100 n. any of numerous chiefly nocturnal insects; some are domestic pests