lieveheersbeestje

Dutch

Alternative forms

Etymology

From Onze Lieve Heer (our Dear Lord) + beestje (beast, animal).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /liː.vəˈɦeːrsˌbeːs.tjə/
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  • Hyphenation: lie‧ve‧heers‧beest‧je

Noun

Roomvleklieveheersbeestje
Cream-dotted ladybug

lieveheersbeestje n (plural lieveheersbeestjes)

  1. ladybird, ladybug, insectivore beetle of the family Coccinellidae

Synonyms

  • onzelieveheersbeestje
  • pimpampoen (Belgium)

Descendants

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