ladybug

Synonym of ladybird.

Frequency

26k
Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˈleɪ.di.bʌɡ/
Etymology

In summary

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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