scarab Definition
- 1a large dung beetle of the eastern Mediterranean area, regarded as sacred in ancient Egyptian religion
- 2a representation or image of a scarab beetle, especially one carved in stone and worn as a charm or a symbol of rebirth in ancient Egypt
Using scarab: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "scarab" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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The scarab beetle was an important symbol in ancient Egyptian religion.
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She wore a scarab necklace as a good luck charm.
scarab Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for scarab
- dung beetle
- sacred beetle
- symbol of rebirth
Phrases with scarab
Scarabaeus sacer
a species of dung beetle found in the eastern Mediterranean region, considered sacred by the ancient Egyptians
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a small charm or ornament shaped like a scarab beetle, often made of stone and used in ancient Egypt as a symbol of rebirth
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a member of the family Scarabaeidae, which includes many species of beetles, including the dung beetle
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Summary: scarab in Brief
A 'scarab' [ˈskærəb] is a large dung beetle of the eastern Mediterranean area, regarded as sacred in ancient Egyptian religion. It is also a representation or image of a scarab beetle, especially one carved in stone and worn as a charm or a symbol of rebirth in ancient Egypt. The scarab beetle was an important symbol in ancient Egyptian religion, and it is still used today as a good luck charm.
