crotonbug

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Noun crotonbug has 1 sense

German cockroach, Croton bug, crotonbug, water bug, Blattella germanica - small light-brown cockroach brought to United States from Europe; a common household pest
--₁ is a kind of cockroach, roach
--₁ is a member of Blattella, genus Blattella

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Crotonbug

Noun

A crotonbug is a colloquial term used to refer to a cockroach, particularly the American cockroach (Periplaneta americana), known for its large size and ability to fly.

Sense 1:

Example sentence: We discovered a crotonbug scurrying across the kitchen floor, sending everyone into a frenzy.

Sense 2:

Example sentence: The crotonbugs infesting the basement made it nearly impossible to use the space.

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