noun
Meaning 1
Blattella germanica; German cockroach. See cockroach
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
Phrase guide
Croton bug
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noun
Meaning 2
small light-brown cockroach brought to United States from Europe; a common household pest
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: German cockroach, crotonbug, water bug, Blattella germanica
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: cockroach, roach
History
Etymology
From the Croton water of New York.