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ladybird

Pronunciation: /ˈleɪdɪbəːd/

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Definition of ladybird

noun

British
  • a small beetle with a domed back which is typically red or yellow with black spots. Both the adults and larvae are important predators of aphids. Called ladybug in North America.
    • Family Coccinellidae: several genera and species, including the common European seven-spot ladybird (Coccinella septempunctata)

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