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Definition of 'scarab'

English

(wikipedia) (Scarabaeus sacer)

Noun

(en-noun)
  • The species of beetle, 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.

    • Synonyms

    * cockchafer, dung beetle, June bug

    Derived terms

    * scarabaeid * scarabaeoid

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    Similar to 'scarab'

    scrub, shrub, sharab, scrab