Difference between Cockroach and Roach

What is the difference between Cockroach and Roach?

Cockroach as a noun is a black or brown straight-winged insect of the order blattodea, with about 3,500 species divided into six families. only a few of these take up residence with human beings. among these are periplaneta americana (american cockroach or palmetto bug); blattella germanica (german cockroach or croton bug); and blattella asahinai (asian cockroach). while Roach as a noun is a small freshwater fish in the carp family (cyprinidae), rutilus rutilus.

Cockroach

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A black or brown straight-winged insect of the order Blattodea, with about 3,500 species divided into six families. Only a few of these take up residence with human beings. Among these are Periplaneta americana (American cockroach or palmetto bug); Blattella germanica (German cockroach or Croton bug); and Blattella asahinai (Asian cockroach). Disparaging term for individuals or groups of people regarded as dirty, or who breed like cockroaches.

Roach

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A small freshwater fish in the carp family (Cyprinidae), Rutilus rutilus.A butt of a marijuana cigarette.a cockroach.A curve in the bottom of a sail to prevent it snagging deck equipment.

We hope you now know whether to use Cockroach or Roach in your sentence.

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