Blattella germanica

Definitions of Blattella germanica
  1. noun
    small light-brown cockroach brought to United States from Europe; a common household pest
    synonyms: Croton bug, German cockroach, crotonbug, water bug
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    type of:
    cockroach, roach
    any of numerous chiefly nocturnal insects; some are domestic pests
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