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roach vs German cockroach

German cockroach vs roach

roach and German cockroach both are nouns.

roach is a verb but German cockroach is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
roach Yes No Yes No
German cockroach Yes No No No
As nouns, German cockroach is a hyponym of roach; that is, German cockroach is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than roach:
  • roach: any of numerous chiefly nocturnal insects; some are domestic pests
  • German cockroach: small light-brown cockroach brought to United States from Europe; a common household pest
roach (noun) German cockroach (noun)
any of numerous chiefly nocturnal insects; some are domestic pests small light-brown cockroach brought to United States from Europe; a common household pest
European freshwater food fish having a greenish back
the butt of a marijuana cigarette
street names for flunitrazepam
a roll of hair brushed back from the forehead
roach (verb) German cockroach (verb)
cut the mane off (a horse)
comb (hair) into a roach
Difference between roach and German cockroach

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