noun Download 🔗Share A beetle of the species Scarabaeus sacer, sacred to the ancient Egyptians. Examples : "The student studied ancient Egyptian amulets shaped like a scarab, a beetle they considered sacred. " animal insect culture archaeology religion mythology history Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share Any species of beetle belonging to the family Scarabaeidae. Examples : "My little brother collects scarabs; he has a whole box full of different kinds of beetles from that family. " insect animal biology nature Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A symbol, seal, amulet, or gem fashioned to resemble the sacred beetle. Examples : "The archaeologist carefully brushed away the dirt, revealing a beautiful scarab amulet made of blue glazed pottery. " archaeology mythology religion history art culture Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading