Cockroach refers to any insect of the order Blattodea (formerly Blattodea). Cockroaches are characterized by their flattened bodies, long antennae, and typically fast-moving habits.
Origin:
The word "cockroach" is thought to have originated from the Greek word "koris," which referred to a type of bedbug.
The word was borrowed into Latin as "culic(u)s" and later into Old English as "coccroac."
Over time, the word evolved into "cockroach" in Middle English.
Historical Usage:
In the 17th century, the term "cockroach" was used to describe both cockroaches and bedbugs.
By the 18th century, the word had become more specifically associated with cockroaches.
In the modern era, "cockroach" is the most common term used to refer to this group of insects.
