ladybird-beetle

noun

Also called la·dy·bird.

Origin:
1730–40, Americanism; lady (uninflected possessive case) Virgin Mary + bird; i.e. (our) Lady's bird

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

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