ladybug
See also: lady-bug
English
![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/b/bd/Dvotygirl_Ladybug1.jpg)
Alternative forms
Etymology
From lady + bug, the “lady” here referring to Virgin Mary, the mother of Jesus. Compare German Marienkäfer.
Pronunciation
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Audio (US): (file)
Noun
ladybug (plural ladybugs)
Translations
ladybird — see ladybird
Further reading
Coccinellidae on Wikipedia.Wikipedia