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Word: Cockroach
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
early 17th century (as cacaroch): from Spanish cucaracha. The spelling change was due to association with cock and roach
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Phonetic Spelling:
ˈkɒkrəʊtʃ
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a scavenging insect that resembles a beetle, having long antennae and legs and typically a broad, flattened body. Several tropical kinds have become established worldwide as household pests.
Short Definition:scavenging insect with long antennae and legs
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