Scarab
WordNet
noun
(1) Scarabaeid beetle considered divine by ancient Egyptians
WiktionaryText
Etymology
From , from , from .
Noun
- A type of beetle belonging to the family Scarabaeidae, especially the species Scarabaeus sacer, sacred to the ancient Egyptians.
- A symbol, seal, amulet, or gem fashioned to resemble the sacred beetle.