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Definition of Blatta
1. Noun. Type genus of the Blattidae: cockroaches infesting buildings worldwide.
Exact synonyms: Genus Blatta
Generic synonyms: Arthropod Genus
Group relationships: Blattidae, Family Blattidae
Member holonyms: Asiatic Cockroach, Blackbeetle, Blatta Orientalis, Oriental Cockroach, Oriental Roach
Generic synonyms: Arthropod Genus
Group relationships: Blattidae, Family Blattidae
Member holonyms: Asiatic Cockroach, Blackbeetle, Blatta Orientalis, Oriental Cockroach, Oriental Roach
Medical Definition of Blatta
1. A genus of insects (family Blattidae) that includes the abundant oriental cockroach, Blatta orientalis. The dried insect yields antihydropin, a diuretic principle. Origin: L. Cockroach (05 Mar 2000)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Blatta
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