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Noun: Scarabaeus sacer
  1. Scarabaeid beetle considered divine by ancient Egyptians
    "The Scarabaeus sacer was often depicted in ancient Egyptian amulets and jewellery";
    - scarab, scarabaeus

Type of: dung beetle

Part of: genus Scarabaeus

Encyclopedia: Scarabaeus sacer