ladybug

See also: lady-bug

English edit

A ladybug.

Alternative forms edit

lady-bug

Etymology edit

From lady +‎ bug, the “lady” here referring to Virgin Mary, the mother of Jesus. Compare German Marienkäfer.

Pronunciation edit

(US) IPA^(key): /ˈleɪ.di.bʌɡ/
Audio (US) (file)

Noun edit

ladybug (plural ladybugs)

(Canada, US) Synonym of ladybird.

Derived terms edit

eyed ladybug

Translations edit

ladybird — see ladybird

Further reading edit

Coccinellidae on Wikipedia.Wikipedia

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