ladybird

English

/ˈleɪ.di.bəːd/, /ˈleɪ.di.bɝd/

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

Etymology

Compound from English lady + English bird.

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English

bird

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