Definitions for ladybugˈleɪ diˌbʌg
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Random House Webster's College Dictionary
la•dy•bugˈleɪ diˌbʌg(n.)
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.
Category: Entomology
Origin of ladybug:
1690–1700
Princeton's WordNet
ladybug, ladybeetle, lady beetle, ladybird, ladybird beetle(noun)
small round bright-colored and spotted beetle that usually feeds on aphids and other insect pests
Wiktionary
ladybug(Noun)
any of the Coccinellidae family of beetles, typically having a round shape and a colorful shell. Also called ladybird or lady beetle. See w:Coccinellidae for more information.
Webster Dictionary
Ladybug(noun)
same as Ladybird
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