scarab
- A beetle of the species Scarabaeus sacer, sacred to the ancient Egyptians.
- Any species of beetle belonging to the family Scarabaeidae.
- A symbol, seal, amulet, or gem fashioned to resemble the sacred beetle.
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Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˈskæɹəb/
Etymology
From Middle French scarabée, from Latin scarabaeus (“beetle”). Doublet of scarabaeus, now obsolete.
scarabaeus
Scarabaeus sacer
scarabaeid beetle
scarageid beetle chafer
tumbledung
night flying beetle
lamellicorn beetle
pill roller
scarabaean
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