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scarab
/ˈskæɹəb/
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What does scarab mean?
noun
- 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.
More meanings (1)
noun
- (slang) The currency sign ¤.
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IPA pronunciation
/ˈskæɹəb/
Wiktionary contributors · CC BY-SA 4.0 ↗Other dictionary pronunciations
/ˈskɛɹəb/
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On the alder trees I catch the Hoplia, the splendid scarab who pales the azure of the heavens.