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Seven-Spot

Description:

Seven-Spot is an idiomatic term used to refer to several different meanings.

Senses and Usages:

1. Noun - Popular Usage:

Refers to a name commonly given to a ladybird beetle (ladybug) species, scientifically known as Coccinella septempunctata, due to the presence of seven black spots on its red/pink wings.

Example Sentence: The children were delighted when they found a vibrant seven-spot in the garden.

2. Noun - Local Usage:

In some regions, seven-spot may also refer to a type of playing card, specifically the seven of any suit.

Example Sentence: The dealer handed her a seven-spot, completing her winning hand in the card game.

3. Adjective - Popular Usage:

Used to describe something that is noticeable or easily identified due to its distinctiveness or prominence.

Example Sentence: The seven-spot feature on the website's homepage caught the attention of many visitors.

4. Verb - Local Usage:

In a specific regional dialect, seven-spot can be used as a verb meaning to mark or highlight seven different spots or locations.

Example Sentence: He decided to seven-spot the locations on the map where he had spotted rare bird species.