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cockroach

cock·roach

cockroach

 
pronunciation:
kak roch
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part of speech: noun
definition: A cockroach is an insect with a flat body and long antennae. Cockroaches are usually brown or tan, and they live in most parts of the world. They are very good at survival. In cities, cockroaches often live in homes and other buildings, where they eat human food and many other things. Cockroaches are active at night, so you may not see them during the day when they are hiding.
Most people do not like cockroaches, and they are often considered pests.
 
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