cockroach
[ kok-rohch ]
/ ˈkɒkˌroʊtʃ /
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.
Also called
roach.
Words nearby cockroach
cockney,
cockney bream,
cockneyfy,
cockneyism,
cockpit,
cockroach,
cockscomb,
cocksfoot,
cockshot,
cockshut,
cockshy
Example sentences from the Web for cockroach
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 pests
See also German cockroach, mantis
Word Origin for cockroach
C17: from Spanish
cucaracha, of obscure origin