ladybug
See also: lady-bug
English
A ladybug
Alternative forms
Etymology
From lady + bug, the “lady” here referring to Virgin Mary, the mother of Jesus. Compare German Marienkäfer.
Pronunciation
- (US) IPA(key): /ˈleɪ.di.bʌɡ/
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Noun
ladybug (plural ladybugs)
- (Canada, US) Any beetle of the Coccinellidae family of beetles, typically having a round shape and a colorful shell.
- Synonym: ladybird
Synonyms
- (beetle): coccinellid, lady-bird / ladybird (British, alternative in US), lady beetle / lady-beetle / ladybeetle
Translations
ladybird — see ladybird
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