German cockroach
noun
a common yellowish-brown cockroach, Blatta germanica, brought into the U.S. from Europe.
Also called
crotonbug.
Origin of German cockroach
First recorded in 1895–1900
British Dictionary definitions for german cockroach
German cockroach
noun
a small cockroach, Blattella germanica: a common household pest
Also called (US): Croton bug