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Meaning of "lovebug" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF LOVEBUG

lovebug  [ˈlʌvˌbʌɡ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF LOVEBUG

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Lovebug is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES LOVEBUG MEAN IN ENGLISH?

lovebug

Lovebug

The lovebug, Plecia nearctica, is a member of the family of march flies. It is also known as the honeymoon fly, kissingbug, or double-headed bug. The adult is a small, flying insect common to parts of Central America and the southeastern United States, especially along the Gulf Coast. During and after mating, adult pairs remain coupled, even in flight, for up to several days. The lovebug was first described in 1940 by D. E. Hardy from Galveston, Texas. At that time, he reported the incidence of lovebugs to be widespread, but most common in Texas, Florida, Alabama, and Louisiana. However, by the end of the 20th century the species had spread heavily to all areas bordering the Gulf of Mexico, as well as Georgia, and South Carolina. L. A. Hetrick, writing in 1970, found it very widespread in central and northern Florida and described its flights as reaching altitudes of 300 to 450 metres and extending several kilometers over the Gulf. In 2006, it was reported as far north as Wilmington, North Carolina. Immature lovebugs larvae feed on partially decayed vegetation in the landscape and, in this respect, are beneficial.

Definition of lovebug in the English dictionary

The definition of lovebug in the dictionary is a small fly of the March-fly family, native to the US and Central America.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH LOVEBUG


bedbug
ˈbɛdˌbʌɡ
billbug
ˈbɪlˌbʌɡ
doodlebug
ˈduːdəlˌbʌɡ
dorbug
ˈdɔːˌbʌɡ
firebug
ˈfaɪəˌbʌɡ
goldbug
ˈɡəʊldˌbʌɡ
greenbug
ˈɡriːnˌbʌɡ
hornbug
ˈhɔːnˌbʌɡ
humbug
ˈhʌmˌbʌɡ
jitterbug
ˈdʒɪtəˌbʌɡ
mudbug
ˈmʌdˌbʌɡ
redbug
ˈrɛdˌbʌɡ
shutterbug
ˈʃʌtəˌbʌɡ
spittlebug
ˈspɪtəlˌbʌɡ
superbug
ˈsuːpəˌbʌɡ
tumblebug
ˈtʌmbəlˌbʌɡ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE LOVEBUG

love-in-idleness
love-lies-bleeding
love-stricken
loveability
loveable
loveableness
loveably
lovebird
lovebirds
lovebite
Lovecraftian
loved one
loved-up
lovefest
Lovelace
loveless
lovelessly
lovelessness
lovelier
lovelies

WORDS THAT END LIKE LOVEBUG

assassin bug
chinch bug
debug
flower bug
flu bug
June bug
kissing bug
ladybug
lightning bug
May bug
mealy bug
millennium bug
Moreton Bay bug
pill bug
potato bug
shield bug
squash bug
stink bug
tummy bug
water bug

Synonyms and antonyms of lovebug in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «lovebug» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF LOVEBUG

Find out the translation of lovebug to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of lovebug from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «lovebug» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

LOVEBUG
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

lovebug
570 millions of speakers

English

lovebug
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

प्यार का कीड़ा
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

LOVEBUG
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Lovebug
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

Lovebug
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

প্রেমিক
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

lovebug
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Lovebug
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

lovebug
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

lovebug
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

lovebug
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Lovebug
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

Lovebug
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

அன்பு பிழை
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

प्रेमबग
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Aşk Böceği
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

lovebug
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

lovebug
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Lovebug
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

lovebug
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

lovebug
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

lovebug
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

lovebug
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

lovebug
5 millions of speakers

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «LOVEBUG»

The term «lovebug» is regularly used and occupies the 106.888 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about lovebug

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «LOVEBUG»

Discover the use of lovebug in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to lovebug and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Lovebug
Jasmine the ladybug asks her momma frog why she is red and not green. This gentle and heartfelt book introduces the concept of adoption to young children.
‎2007
2
You're My Little Love Bug
This rhyming love letter to your child plays a music box song when opened.
Heidi R. Weimer, 2005
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Lovebug
High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles! The lovebug, Plecia nearctica, is a member of the family of march flies. It is also known as the honeymoon fly, kissingbug, or double-headedbug.
Jesse Russell, Ronald Cohn, 2012
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Encyclopedia of Entomology
NORMAN C. LEPPLA University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA The lovebug is a seasonally abundant member of a generally unnoticed family of small flies related to gnats and mosquitoes. The males are about 6-7 mm and the females 6- 9 ...
John L. Capinera, 2008
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Lovebug Starski
Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online.
Carleton Olegario M. Ximo, 2011
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Popular Mechanics
But in the case of a fly native to Florida and Mexico, popularly known as the lovebug (Plecia nearctica), the male decides. The male lovebug lives only two to five days, but it spends an average of 56 hours copulating (hence the name).
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Skeptical Linguistic Essays
(29) a. The lovebug bit/*clawed/*grabbed Marsha (= "Marsha fell in love"). b. The lovebug seems to have bitten/*clawed/*grabbed Marsha. c. It is a mistake to believe the lovebug to have bitten/*clawed/*grabbed Marsha. d. It is a mistake to  ...
Paul M. Postal Professor of Linguistics New York University, 2003
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Speaking of Animals: A Dictionary of Animal Metaphors
LOVEBUG 245 body lice can transmit diseases such as typhus. ATWS. See also Get in Your Hair; Lousy; Lousy with. LOUSE UP to louse something up. To make a mess of something: to foul something up. WNNCD: 1934. Source: LOUSE.
Robert Allen Palmatier, 1995
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The Charley Chase Talkies: 1929-1940
MAN. BITES. LOVEBUG. Filmed September 20424, 1937 Released December 24, 1937 Running time: Two reels Remade as Wedded Bliss with Billy Gilbert Director: Del Lord Story and Screenplay: Elwood Ullman and Al Giebler Producers: ...
James L. Neibaur, 2013
10
My Torn Heart
I looked at my mom, dad and then Curt. I looked back at my parents. “Lovebug. Will you talk to mommy and your grandparents for a sec? You told Curt that you talk to your daddy? When my lovebug do you do this? Thank you for telling us.
Carla Lamb Marshall, 2011

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «LOVEBUG»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term lovebug is used in the context of the following news items.
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Pet of the day: Ollie
Come and visit this lovebug, he's only 2 years old and will not last at our shelter adoption center in Granby for very long. If you're seeking this ... «Torrington Register Citizen, Jul 15»
2
Bigger Picture: Deborah Paul on Grandchildren
She is my original: my lovey-dove, my lovebug, my poppet, my sweet pea, my punkin pie. She, who is of slight build like me and boasts glossy ... «Indianapolis Monthly, Jul 15»
3
Did You Know? (Beetle Edition)
After that, if you'd like to watch more beetles, how about Herbie the Lovebug? I mean really, who doesn't love a car with a mind of its own? «HeraldNet, Jul 15»
4
KET star brings childhood role models to TV
... August — Buck and his young companions travel to new locations across Kentuckiana in Tank, the show's Herbie the Lovebug-esque V8 van ... «The Courier-Journal, Jul 15»
5
14-Month-Old Dies In Michigan, Health Officials Confirm Hib …
She was a little lovebug. She was wonderful. Whenever a child dies, it's never, ever, ever easy. We're all pretty torn up about it.” Now, health ... «The Inquisitr, Jul 15»
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Bobbi Kristina Brown's Desperate Cries For Help
Using the nickname “Krissi Lovebug – with an image of puckered lips, Bobbi Kristina reached out to the close friend and was clearly fed up with ... «The National Enquirer, Jul 15»
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Family 'devastated' by 14-month-old's death
“We all loved her to death. She was a little lovebug. She was wonderful. Whenever a child dies, it's never, ever, ever easy. We're all pretty torn ... «WOODTV.com, Jul 15»
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Revealed! Read Bobbi Kristina Brown's Desperate Final Text Pleas …
replied Brown, who used the nickname Krissi Lovebug.  bobbi-kristina-texts. The friend responded: “God … What's wrong now baby? «RadarOnline, Jul 15»
9
Clarabelle Needs A New Roommate!
A talkative little lovebug, she will trill and chirp and run to greet you when you get come, happy to snuggle up next to you on the couch. «Brooklyn Heights Blog, Jun 15»
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Kim Kardashian shares note to husband Kanye West on his 38th …
#love #family #lovebug.' The E! producer has always welcomed West with open arms. After all, she was the one who helped the musician plan ... «Daily Mail, Jun 15»

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