Daily Almanac for
Nov 28, 2009
Search: Infoplease Info search tips
Search: Biographies Bio search tips

Dictionary


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 called roach. Cf. American cockroach, German cockroach, oriental cockroach.

Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease.

cockpitcockscomb
    • Cite
    • Print
    • Bookmark
See also:

 

Related Content