scarabée — meaning in English
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English meaning
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beetle
noun An insect with hard, protective forewings that cover its flying wings.
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scarab
noun A type of beetle sacred to the ancient Egyptians, or any beetle in that family.
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worm
noun A long, thin, legless invertebrate, such as an earthworm.
Senses
scarabée is used for these senses in English:
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beetle
Any of numerous species of insect in the order Coleoptera characterized by a pair of hard, shell-like front wings which cover and protect a pair of rear wings when at rest.
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scarab
A symbol, seal, amulet, or gem fashioned to resemble the sacred beetle.
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worm
A contemptible or devious being.
beetle — full definition
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noun An insect with hard, protective forewings that cover its flying wings.
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verb To move away hastily or scurry off.
scarab — full definition
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noun A type of beetle sacred to the ancient Egyptians, or any beetle in that family.
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noun A carved gem or amulet shaped like this beetle.
