Meaning & use
scarab
A beetle, especially a dung beetle, or an ornamental object shaped like one, historically used in ancient Egypt as a symbol and amulet.
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The museum displayed a small scarab carved from blue stone thousands of years ago.
Ancient Egyptians believed the scarab represented rebirth and protection.
A note on using this word
In everyday use, scarab most often refers to the Egyptian amulet rather than the living beetle itself.
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