German cockroach

noun

Definition of German cockroach

: 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

First Known Use of German cockroach

1896, in the meaning defined above

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German cockroach

noun
Ger·​man cockroach | \ ˌjər-mən- How to pronounce German cockroach (audio) \

Medical Definition of German cockroach

: a small active winged cockroach of the genus Blattella (B. germanica) that is probably of African origin and is a common household pest in the United States

called also Croton bug