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ladybird

nounfemininegeneral usevery common/ʒwɐˈniɲɐ/jo·a·ni·nha

Definition

1

A small, often brightly colored beetle of the family Coccinellidae, typically red or yellow with black spots, considered beneficial because it feeds on aphids.

Usage examples

Children love to watch ladybirds in the garden.
The ladybird is a useful insect for agriculture.

Common combinations

seven-spot ladybirdred ladybirdladybird larva