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ladybeetle

[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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ladybeetle

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