English Explanatory Dictionary

scarab

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A beetle of the species Scarabaeus sacer, sacred to the ancient Egyptians.
  2. Any species of beetle belonging to the family Scarabaeidae.
  3. A symbol, seal, amulet, or gem fashioned to resemble the sacred beetle.
  4. The currency sign ¤.

Pronunciation

/ˈskæɹəb/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-scarab.wav /ˈskɛɹəb/

Word forms

scarab scarabs

Etymology

From Middle French scarabée, from Latin scarabaeus (“beetle”). Doublet of scarabaeus, now obsolete.

Synonyms

cockchafer dung beetle June bug scarabaeus scarab beetle

Derived words

Argentinian scarab jewel scarab nectar scarab scarabaeid scarabaeoid scarab beetle scarablike scaraboid
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