Coccinella
Pronunciation : Coc`ci*nel"la
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [NL., fr. L. coccineus scarlet-colored. See Cochoneal.] (Zo?l.)
Definition : Defn: A genus of small beetles of many species. They and their larv? feed on aphids or plant lice, and hence are of great benefit to man. Also called ladybirds and ladybugs.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
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