oriental cockroach
US /ˌɔːriˈentl ˈkɑːkroʊtʃ/
UK /ˌɔːriˈentl ˈkɑːkroʊtʃ/
1.
a large, dark-colored species of cockroach (Blatta orientalis) that is commonly found in temperate regions and often infests damp, dark areas like basements and drains.
:
•
We found an oriental cockroach scurrying across the basement floor.
•
Controlling oriental cockroaches often requires addressing moisture issues.