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cockroach: Meaning and Definition of
cock•roach
Pronunciation: (kok'rōch"), [key]
— n.
- 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 calledCf. American cockroach, German cockroach, oriental cockroach.
See also:
- cockroach (Thesaurus)
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