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Noun: scarab  sker-ub [N. Amer], ska-rub [Brit]
  1. Scarabaeid beetle considered divine by ancient Egyptians
    "The scarab was often depicted in ancient Egyptian amulets and jewellery";
    - scarabaeus, Scarabaeus sacer

Derived forms: scarabs

Type of: dung beetle

Part of: genus Scarabaeus

Encyclopedia: Scarab