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blat·​tid | \ ˈblatə̇d, -atə̇d \

Definition of blattid

 (Entry 1 of 2)

: of or relating to the family Blattidae

blattid

noun
\ " \
plural -s

Definition of blattid (Entry 2 of 2)

: an insect of the family Blattidae broadly : roach

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History and Etymology for blattid

Adjective

New Latin Blattidae

Noun

New Latin Blattidae

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“Blattid.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/blattid. Accessed 28 Jun. 2022.

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