"ladybug" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˈleɪ.di.bʌɡ/ [US] Audio: en-us-ladybug.ogg [US] Forms: ladybugs [plural]
Etymology: From lady + bug, the “lady” here referring to Virgin Mary, the mother of Jesus. Compare German Marienkäfer. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|lady|bug}} lady + bug, {{cog|de|Marienkäfer}} German Marienkäfer Head templates: {{en-noun}} ladybug (plural ladybugs)
  1. (Canada, US) Synonym of ladybird. Tags: Canada, US Categories (lifeform): Beetles Synonyms: ladybird [synonym, synonym-of], lady-bug Derived forms: eyed ladybug

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