ladybug

See also: lady-bug

English

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)

  1. (Canada, US) Synonym of ladybird.

Translations
ladybird — see ladybird

Further reading
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