ladybird

A ladybird.

Meaning

Noun

Any of the Coccinellidae family of beetles, typically having a round shape and red or yellow spotted elytra.

Origin

From lady + bird, the “lady” here referring to the Virgin Mary, Jesus’ mother. Compare German Marienkäfer.

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