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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.

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  1. 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.
  2. n. small light-brown cockroach brought to United States from Europe; a common household pest
  3. 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.
  4. A small, active, winged species of cockroach (EctobiaGermanica), the water bug. It is common aboard ships, and in housesin cities, esp. in those with hot-water pipes.