German cockroach
US /ˈdʒɜːr.mən ˈkɑːk.roʊtʃ/
UK /ˈdʒɜːr.mən ˈkɑːk.roʊtʃ/
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a small, light brown species of cockroach (Blattella germanica) that is a common household pest worldwide, known for its rapid reproduction and ability to infest kitchens and bathrooms.
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We had to call an exterminator because of a severe German cockroach infestation in our apartment.
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Identifying a German cockroach is important for effective pest control.