"lovebug" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: lovebugs [plural]
Etymology: From love + bug. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|love|bug}} love + bug Head templates: {{en-noun}} lovebug (plural lovebugs)
  1. An insect, the honeymoon fly (Plecia nearctica, family Biblionidae). Categories (lifeform): Bibionomorphs Synonyms: double-headed bug, kissybug
    Sense id: en-lovebug-en-noun-uTlhrY94 Disambiguation of Bibionomorphs: 97 3 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms of address, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 94 6 Disambiguation of English terms of address: 95 5 Disambiguation of Pages with 1 entry: 98 2 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 98 2
  2. (informal) A person who is in love; a sweetheart. Tags: informal Categories (topical): People
    Sense id: en-lovebug-en-noun-f0WnT2JI Disambiguation of People: 26 74

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