lieveheersbeestje

Dutch

Etymology

From Onze Lieve Heer (“our dear lord”) +‎ beestje (“beast, animal”). Cognate to West Frisian leavehearsbistke.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /liː.vəˈɦeːrs.beːs.tjə/
  • lieveheersbeestje(file)

Noun

Roomvleklieveheersbeestje
Cream-dotted ladybug

lieveheersbeestje n (plural lieveheersbeestjes)

  1. The insectivore beetle species ladybird, ladybug

Synonyms

  • onzelieveheersbeestje
  • (in Flanders) pimpampoen
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