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Croton bug

noun
Cro·​ton bug | \ ˈkrō-tᵊn- How to pronounce Croton bug (audio) \

Definition of Croton bug

: german cockroach

First Known Use of Croton bug

1877, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for Croton bug

Croton River, New York, used as a water supply for New York City

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Croton bug

noun
Cro·​ton bug | \ ˈkrōt-ᵊn- How to pronounce Croton bug (audio) \

Medical Definition of Croton bug

: german cockroach

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