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american cockroach

 

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Noun american cockroach has 1 sense
  1. American cockroach, Periplaneta americana - large reddish brown free-flying cockroach originally from southern United States but now widely distributed
    --1 is a kind of cockroach, roach
    --1 is a member of Periplaneta, genus Periplaneta

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American Cockroach

Definition:

The American cockroach, also known as Periplaneta americana, is a common species of cockroach found in North America. It is the largest of the common cockroach species and is often considered a household pest.

Senses:
Sense 1:

Noun: A large brownish cockroach native to North America.

Example Sentence: I screamed when I saw an American cockroach crawling across the kitchen floor.

Sense 2:

Adjective: Pertaining to or originating in the United States.

Example Sentence: The American cockroach is named after its prevalence in North America.

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