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Ladybug

//ˈleɪ.di.bʌɡ// noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    Synonym of ladybird. Canada, US
  2. 2
    small round bright-colored and spotted beetle that usually feeds on aphids and other insect pests wordnet

Etymology

From lady + bug, the “lady” here referring to Virgin Mary, the mother of Jesus. Compare German Marienkäfer, Danish mariehøne, Latvian mārīte, Macedonian бубамара (bubamara) and Spanish mariquita.

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