ladybird
The origin and history of ladybird.
Etymology
From "lady" plus "bird" — the "lady" refers to the Virgin Mary, echoing old folk names in other European languages that also link the beetle to Mary.
The origin and history of ladybird.
From "lady" plus "bird" — the "lady" refers to the Virgin Mary, echoing old folk names in other European languages that also link the beetle to Mary.
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