Meaning of the word "giant cockroach" in English

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giant cockroach

US /ˈdʒaɪ.ənt ˈkɑːk.roʊtʃ/
UK /ˈdʒaɪ.ənt ˈkɑːk.roʊtʃ/
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Noun

1.

a very large species of cockroach, often found in tropical and subtropical regions, known for its size and rapid movement

Example:
I screamed when I saw a giant cockroach scuttling across the kitchen floor.
In some tropical countries, giant cockroaches are a common sight.
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