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cockroach
[ kok-rohch ]
/ ˈkɒkˌroʊtʃ /
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noun
any of numerous orthopterous insects of the family Blattidae, characterized by a flattened body, rapid movements, and nocturnal habits and including several common household pests.
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cockneyism, cock-of-the-rock, cock of the walk, cock of the woods, cockpit, cockroach, cock rock, cockscomb, cock's-foot, cockshot, cockshut
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British Dictionary definitions for cockroach
cockroach
/ (ˈkɒkˌrəʊtʃ) /
noun
any insect of the suborder Blattodea (or Blattaria), such as Blatta orientalis (oriental cockroach or black beetle): order Dictyoptera ., They have an oval flattened body with long antennae and biting mouthparts and are common household pestsSee also German cockroach, mantis
Word Origin for cockroach
C17: from Spanish cucaracha, of obscure origin
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