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xoaniña

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Galician

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xoaniña (Coccinella septempunctata)

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Etymology

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From Xoana (Jane)-iña: "Little Jane". Cognate with Portuguese joaninha.

Pronunciation

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Noun

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xoaniña f (plural xoaniñas)

  1. ladybird, ladybug
    Synonyms: barrosiña, catasol, maruxiña, papasol, reirrei, voaniña, xoana

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