xoaniña

Galician

Etymology

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

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): [ʃʊ̯aˈniɲɐ]

Noun

xoaniña f (plural xoaniñas)

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

References

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