Etymology is the study of the origins of words. English is a particularly rich language because it has borrowed words from different cultures and has been influenced by a variety of European languages. I love to read about the origins of words and phrases – we learn so much about how people thought and lived in historical times. I’ve always been fascinated by ladybirds (ladybugs in American English). Where did they get their name from? Why are they called “ladybirds?”
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Some useful facts there. The coolest bit about that article was where it stated the different names and meanings of those names in different languages.
interesting
Wow. I always knew there was something special about ladybugs/ladybirds, but I had no clue as to this huge amount; seeing as they are viewed as good omens, fortune tellers, future lover portrayers, weather forecasters etc.
As the article states that the word ladybird derives from the word lady beetle, which in turn comes from our very own Virgin Mary.
Quite an interesting read there. :)
Wow, I did not know so many links were behind the "ladybird" origin, so it was a great read, and a great intake of knowledge.
<3 That's actually kinda adorable. I'm a chronic entomophobe but I have nooo problems with ladybirds :D
Very cool.
This was an interesting read, especially that I'd never wondered where the ladybug got its name from.
Informative.
Interesting!
It's funny how I recall that the only insect that doesn't disgust me is a ladybird.
A very informative and interesting article.
Aisha Bashir
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The etymology of ladybirds was very interesting. I liked the legend in the third paragraph and the rhymes that promised superstitious predictions were also fascinating. I wonder if they work :D I would love to try it if I see a ladybird :)
That was enlightening and very interesting to read.
Never knew that there was soo much behind a ladybird...the name always intrigued me :)
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