noun
scarab
SKA-ruhb
Scarab (noun) means a type of beetle sacred to the ancient Egyptians, or any beetle in that family. Example: “The museum displayed a scarab amulet from a pharaoh's tomb.”
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
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Etymology
From Latin scarabaeus, "beetle."
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What does “scarab” mean?
The word “scarab” means a type of beetle sacred to the ancient Egyptians, or any beetle in that family. In plain terms, the sacred Egyptian beetle, or a jewel/charm carved to look like it.
How do you pronounce “scarab”?
“Scarab” is pronounced SKA-ruhb (/ˈskæɹəb/ in IPA).
How do you use “scarab” in a sentence?
Here is “scarab” used in a sentence: “The museum displayed a scarab amulet from a pharaoh's tomb.”
What is another word for “scarab”?
Words with a similar meaning to “scarab” include cockchafer, dung beetle, June bug, scarabaeus and scarab beetle.
What part of speech is “scarab”?
“Scarab” is a noun.
Where does the word “scarab” come from?
The word “scarab” comes from Latin. From Latin scarabaeus, "beetle.".
How many meanings does “scarab” have?
“Scarab” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a type of beetle sacred to the ancient Egyptians, or any beetle in that family.
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