A lover or kept mistress. This glossary term is categorized as Slang.
The modern slang meaning "young woman" is from 1915, and probably arose independently of the older word (compare slang use of chick).
Etymology. The name “ladybird” originated in Britain because early paintings often portrayed Mary (Our Lady) wearing a red cloak or veil. The most common ladybird in Europe – the seven-spot ladybird (Coccinella septempunctata) – had spots that were said to symbolize her seven joys and seven sorrows.
The common English name ladybird originated in Britain where the insects became known as "Our Lady's birds". Mary (Our Lady) was often depicted wearing a red cloak in early art, and the spots of the seven-spot ladybird (the most common in Europe) were said to represent her seven joys and seven sorrows.
The word 'Ladybird' is thought to have been inspired by early images of the Virgin Mary who would appear wearing a red cloak. Other colloquial names include 'Ladybug' (particularly common in America) and 'Ladycow'.
The name ladybird comes from the Middle Ages. The beetles were called the "beetle of Our Lady" because, at that time, the Virgin Mary was often depicted in paintings wearing red clothing. The two-spot ladybird (Adalia bipunctata).
Emoji Meaning
A ladybug (ladybird, lady beetle), a beetle with a round, red shell with black spots. Generally depicted as a seven- or nine-spotted ladybug shown from above on its six legs, with antennae and its distinctively red-and-black, halved shell. May be used a symbol of good luck.
Harlequins have two white spots on their thorax. Unlike native ladybirds, however, most have a brownish underside and orange legs, which makes them fairly easy to distinguish. Harlequins are commonly black and are sometimes called black ladybirds © Shutterstock.com.
: an imaginary object of fear. : bugbear sense 2. also : something that causes fear or distress out of proportion to its importance.
minge (plural minges) (Britain, Australia, New Zealand, vulgar, slang) The pubic hair and vulva.
Kanga. Kangaroo Check out that massive kanga! Kangaroos in the top paddock. To act, think, or behave in an eccentric, foolish, or nonsensical manner Did you see that bloke doing a wheelie at that intersection?
utility or ute: let's load the tilly and get to work.
The 22-spot ladybird is bright yellow with 22 round, black spots on the wing cases. It can be distinguished from the larger 14-spot Ladybird (the only other yellow and black ladybird) by its more rounded spots, which never merge into each other.
The Water Ladybird (also known as the 19-Spot Ladybird although the number of slots on the elytra may vary between 15 and 21) changes colour in autumn from red to beige/ochre colour, which may prove misleading when comparing specimens for identification. It is about 3.5 to 5 mm. The pronotum has six spots.
Pine ladybird (Exochomus qadripustulatus)
Also known as the the 4-spot ladybird for its four red spots. The two nearest the head are comma shaped. The rest of the body and head is entirely black and the edges of the wing cases have a pronounced lip. Not to be confused with dark forms of the harlequin ladybird.
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Used to represent relief, exhaustion, or as a sigh of disappointment or displeasure.
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The emoji is used to represent feelings of exhaustion, smoking, and exhaling a big sigh.
She was named for her mother's brother Claud. During her infancy, her nursemaid, Alice Tittle, said that she was as "pretty as a ladybird". Opinions differ about whether the name refers to a bird or a ladybird beetle, the latter of which is commonly referred to as a "ladybug" in North America.
In North America, the insect is primarily referred to as a ladybug, though sometimes it is called a lady beetle. In British English, the insect is called a ladybird.
A: A male ladybug is called the same. Females are usually larger than males. Otherwise, you might need a microscope to tell any differences. I've often read the following (and similar) story on how the ladybug got its name.
The 14-spot ladybird is a medium-sized ladybird found in a wide variety of habitats, particularly grassland, woodland edges, towns and gardens. Both adults and larvae feed on aphids, making them a friend in the garden. The 14-spot ladybird has a long hibernation period, emerging as late as May to breed.
The Pine Ladybird is black with four red spots. The two red spots at the front are distinctively comma-shaped. The pronotum (section between the head and wing cases) is black. This ladybird has a distinctive rim around the edge of the wing cases.
The 14-spot Ladybird is a yellow ladybird with distinctive rectangular black spots that are commonly fused together. This species is found in many habitats including grassland, mature woodland and agricultural land.
(noun) someone who is overly interested in the affairs of others; (noun) an inqusitive person; (verb) to pry into other people's business: She is always interested in everyone's business, she is a real doris; I am going to have a Doris at what she is doing over there.