nine spot

/ˈnaɪnˌspɑt/
noun
  1. A playing card or domino with nine spots or pips.
    • She placed the nine-spot on the table to complete her hand.
    • In the game of dominoes, the nine-spot is a high-value tile.
    • He drew a nine-spot from the deck and won the round.
  2. A ladybug (ladybird beetle) with nine spots on its back.
    • Children enjoy counting the spots on a nine-spot beetle.
    • A nine-spot ladybug landed on the leaf in the garden.
    • The nine-spot is less common than the seven-spot ladybug.
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