noun
scarab
SKA-ruhb
noun
1
A type of beetle sacred to the ancient Egyptians, or any beetle in that family.
"The museum displayed a scarab amulet from a pharaoh's tomb."
2
A carved gem or amulet shaped like this beetle.
"She wore a small scarab pendant around her neck."
How to Use Scarab
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe sacred Egyptian beetle, or a jewel/charm carved to look like it.
Common pairings
scarab beetle
scarab amulet
Word Forms
scarabs plural
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Etymology
From Latin scarabaeus, "beetle."