ladybug
See also: lady-bug
English
![](../I/Dvotygirl_Ladybug1.jpg.webp)
Alternative forms
Etymology
From lady + bug, the “lady” here referring to Virgin Mary, the mother of Jesus. Compare German Marienkäfer.
Pronunciation
- (US) IPA(key): /ˈleɪ.di.bʌɡ/
Audio (US) (file)
Translations
ladybird — see ladybird
Further reading
Coccinellidae on Wikipedia.Wikipedia
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