noun
- a type of beetle, especially the dung beetle, considered sacred in ancient Egypt
- an ornament or gem carved in the shape of a scarab beetle, used as a symbol or amulet
Usage: archaeology; jewelry
Examples
- The scarab rolled a ball of dung across the desert sand.
- Ancient Egyptians believed the scarab beetle symbolized rebirth.
- She wore a gold scarab pendant around her neck.
- The archaeologist discovered a jade scarab in the tomb.
- Scarab beetles are found in many parts of the world.
- The museum displayed ancient Egyptian scarab amulets.
- A large scarab crawled slowly across the path.