lady beetle

[ley-dee-beet-l]

la·dy·bee·tle

[ley-dee-beet-l]
noun
Also, lady beetle.


Origin:
1875–80; lady(bug) + beetle1

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la·dy·bug

[ley-dee-buhg]
noun
any of numerous small, round, often brightly colored and spotted beetles of the family Coccinellidae, feeding chiefly on aphids and other small insects, but including several forms that feed on plants.
Also called ladybeetle, lady beetle, ladybird beetle, ladybird.


Origin:
1690–1700; lady + bug1
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lady beetle

noun
small round bright-colored and spotted beetle that usually feeds on aphids and other insect pests [syn: ladybug
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