ladybug en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈleɪ.di.bʌɡ/ (General-American, Received-Pronunciation)
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Etymology
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.
Meanings
- (Canada, US) Synonym of ladybird.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| ladybugs | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| lady-bug | alternative | lexicographic |
Deriveds
harlequin ladybug · eyed ladybug
Synonyms
wikipedia: Danish · wikipedia: Latvian · wikipedia: Macedonian · wikipedia: Spanish