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    What British English "bird" becomes a "bug" in American English?

    Question #106615. Asked by flem-ish. (Jun 25 09 11:55 PM)


    johcharly

    		http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lady_Bug

    ladybird/ ladybug

    Jun 26 09, 2:06 AM
    star_gazer

    		Ladybugs are wonderful creatures!

    They are very popular with children.

    http://books.google.com/books?id=SEQ9QEZ3UJMC&pg=PT6&lpg=PT6&dq=children+love+ladybugs&source=bl&ots=7DkvcPCdLx&sig=P3BuWBX_1YYz6vfbqs8J0LyZplo&hl=en&ei=l4lFSunKKI3CtwfA2oyRBg&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=8

    Jun 26 09, 8:55 PM

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