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ladybug

la·dy·bug

US/ˈleɪ.di.bʌɡ/ uncommon us

noun

1.

small round bright-colored and spotted beetle that usually feeds on aphids and other insect pests

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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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