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Croton bug — Cro ton bug (b[u^]g ). [From the Croton water of New York.] (Zo[ o]l.) A small, active, winged species of cockroach ({Ectobia Germanica}), the water bug. It is common aboard ships, and in houses in cities, esp. in those with hot water pipes;… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Croton bug — ☆ Croton bug [krot′ n ] n. 〚after Croton Aqueduct (of the water supply system of New York City): so named from becoming numerous in the city after the opening of the aqueduct〛 a small, winged cockroach (Blattella germanica); German cockroach * *… … Universalium
Croton bug — ☆ Croton bug [krot′ n ] n. [after Croton Aqueduct (of the water supply system of New York City): so named from becoming numerous in the city after the opening of the aqueduct] a small, winged cockroach (Blattella germanica); German cockroach … English World dictionary
Croton bug — noun small light brown cockroach brought to United States from Europe; a common household pest • Syn: ↑German cockroach, ↑crotonbug, ↑water bug, ↑Blattella germanica • Hypernyms: ↑cockroach, ↑roach … Useful english dictionary
Croton bug — Cockroach Cock roach, n. [Sp. cucaracha.] (Zo[ o]l.) An orthopterous insect of the genus {Blatta}, and allied genera. [1913 Webster] Note: The species are numerous, especially in hot countries. Those most commonly infesting houses in Europe and… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Croton bug — noun Etymology: Croton River, N.Y., used as a water supply for New York City Date: 1877 German cockroach … New Collegiate Dictionary
Croton bug — Cro·ton bug krōt ən n GERMAN COCKROACH * * * German cockroach … Medical dictionary
Croton bug — noun Blattella germanica; German cockroach. See cockroach … Wiktionary
Croton — may refer to: Contents 1 In plants 2 In the United States 3 In Europe 4 Other 5 See also … Wikipedia
Croton Aqueduct — Old Croton Aqueduct U.S. National Register of Historic Places U.S. National Historic Landmark … Wikipedia
