biedronka

Biedronka is the Polish word for ladybug, a common name for small beetles in the family Coccinellidae. In Polish, biedronka refers to the insects, with the plural biedronki. The term is often applied to visually recognizable species such as the seven-spot ladybird (Coccinella septempunctata), though it may denote various ladybug species.

Biedronka is also the name of a major discount supermarket chain in Poland. The chain is owned by Jerónimo Martins, a Portuguese multinational retail group. Biedronka was established in Poland in the mid-1990s and grew into one of the leading grocery retailers. Stores are distributed nationwide and offer groceries, household goods, and other everyday items at low prices, with a business model based on high turnover and extensive use of private-label products. The brand uses a stylized ladybug in its visual identity.

Beyond the brand, the word biedronka remains the standard Polish term for ladybugs and appears in various contexts, including education and culture.