scarab
noun
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A beetle of the species Scarabaeus sacer, sacred to the ancient Egyptians.
Any species of beetle belonging to the family Scarabaeidae.
A symbol, seal, amulet, or gem fashioned to resemble the sacred beetle.
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A beetle of the species Scarabaeus sacer, sacred to the ancient Egyptians.
Any species of beetle belonging to the family Scarabaeidae.
A symbol, seal, amulet, or gem fashioned to resemble the sacred beetle.