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lovebug Meaning & Definition

What Does Lovebug Mean?

Lovebug is used as a noun meaning An insect, the honeymoon fly (Plecia nearctica, family Biblionidae), native to Central America and the southeastern United States. It can also mean An insect native to subtropical regions of south-eastern China, Taiwan, and Japan (Plecia longiforceps).

Lovebug Definition (Noun)

  1. An insect, the honeymoon fly (Plecia nearctica, family Biblionidae), native to Central America and the southeastern United States.
  2. An insect native to subtropical regions of south-eastern China, Taiwan, and Japan (Plecia longiforceps).
  3. A person who is in love; a sweetheart.

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Word Forms & Grammar

lovebug (plural lovebugs)

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Origin of Lovebug

From love +‎ bug. From their mating behavior, remaining paired up for several days during copulation.

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