Ladybug
/ˈleɪ.di.bʌɡ/ noun
noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 Synonym of ladybird. Canada, US
- 2 small round bright-colored and spotted beetle that usually feeds on aphids and other insect pests wordnet
Example
More examples"A bright red ladybug landed on my fingertip."
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.