Meaning
Synonym of ladybird.
Etymology
Origin: German
From lady + bug, the “lady” here referring to Virgin Mary, the mother of Jesus. Compare German Marienkäfer, Danish mariehøne, Latvian mārīte, Macedonian бубамара (bubamara) and Spanish mariquita.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
ladybirdladybeetleinsect
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles, including a pangram: