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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 notes

In 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."

Origin: Latin

cockchafer dung beetle June bug scarabaeus scarab beetle

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Frequently asked questions

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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