Definition of Scarab
Scarab
scar·ab
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(noun)
a figure of a beetle made from stone, ceramic, or a gem, often showing the wings outspread and bearing hieroglyphics on the underside, used in ancient Egypt as an ornament, amulet, or symbol of resurrection;
e.g. The tomb contained a scarab that was still in perfect condition.
(noun)
a large beetle with a stout body, such as a dung beetle, that is native to the eastern Mediterranean and considered to be sacred in ancient Egypt;
e.g. The stone had a carving of a scarab in addition to other figures.
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