Ralph Posted April 19, 2008 Share Posted April 19, 2008 I know "Blat" is the old word for cockroach, but where did "Cockroach" come from? Why the "cock-" part of it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allpet Roaches Posted April 19, 2008 Share Posted April 19, 2008 I was just going to say it comes from the Spanish cucaracha but I found this very detailed account including the first known use of the English word. In short, the 'cock' (for rooster) portion has to do with the sound of the name but not the meaning. Cockroach etymology Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EffeCi Posted April 19, 2008 Share Posted April 19, 2008 Nice... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralph Posted April 19, 2008 Author Share Posted April 19, 2008 That's neat. Thanks, Orin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeriplanetaAmericana Posted April 19, 2008 Share Posted April 19, 2008 In Spain, we also call them "Curiana" Best regards, Javier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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