German cockroach
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German cockroach
n.
A small, light brown cockroach (Blattella germanica) that is a common household pest. Also called Croton bug.
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German cockroach
A small, flightless cockroach (Blattella germanica) that is a common pest in urban areas.
Synonym: croton bugSee also: cockroach
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