German cockroach
- Pronunciation
- /jər-mən käkˌrōCH/
- Category
- Taxonomy
- Singular
- German cockroach
- Plural
- German cockroaches
Definition
A species of cockroach, Blattella germanica, known for being a common indoor pest.
Etymology
Named after the country of Germany, where it was mistakenly believed to have originated.
Example
The German cockroach is a major household pest.