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nounSynonym of ladybird.
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nounsmall round bright-colored and spotted beetle that usually feeds on aphids and other insect pests
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Origin
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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APA
ladybug. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/ladybug
MLA
“ladybug.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/ladybug. Accessed November 3, 2026.
Chicago
WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “ladybug,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/ladybug.
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