ladybird
/ˈleɪdiˌbɜrd/
noun
- A small round beetle, usually red or orange with black spots, often considered helpful in gardens because it eats pests like aphids. This term is more common in British English.
- A bright red ladybird with seven spots is the most common type.
- My grandmother says a ladybird landing on you brings good luck.
- In the UK, children often sing a rhyme about a ladybird flying away home.
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