lieveheersbeestje

Dutch (Brabantic)

/liː.vəˈɦeːrsˌbeːs.tjə/

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Definitions
  • ladybird, ladybug, insectivore beetle of the family Coccinellidae

Etymology

Compound from Dutch, Flemish Onze Lieve Heer (our Dear Lord) + Dutch, Flemish beestje (beast, animal).

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Dutch (Brabantic)

beestje

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beast, animal

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