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ladybug.

Synonym of ladybird.

7 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈleɪ.di.bʌɡ/General-American, Received-Pronunciation
  1. Synonym of ladybird.

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Where this word comes from

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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