bête à bon Dieu

Definitions of bête à bon Dieu
  1. noun
    small round bright-colored and spotted beetle that usually feeds on aphids and other insect pests
    synonyms: coccinelle
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    type of:
    coléoptère
    insect having biting mouthparts and front wings modified to form horny covers overlying the membranous rear wings
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