scarab

A noun referring to a scarabaeid beetle that was considered sacred or divine by the ancient Egyptians.

• 🇪🇸Sustantivo que designa un escarabajo del género Scarabaeus o, en general, un escarabajo sagrado para los antiguos egipcios, a menudo representado en amuletos y joyas. También se refiere al amuleto con forma de este escarabajo.

1. Sacred beetle B2 formal

   A type of beetle, especially the dung beetle, that was considered sacred and divine by the ancient Egyptians.

   • The scarab beetle was often depicted in ancient Egyptian art.
   • Archaeologists discovered a golden scarab amulet in the tomb.
   • The scarab symbolized rebirth and protection in Egyptian mythology.

   🇪🇸Escarabajo sagrado

   Sinónimos: dung beetlescarabaeus

2. Amulet or symbol B2 formal

   A representation or carving of a scarab beetle, used as a charm or ornament in ancient Egypt.

   • She wore a scarab pendant for good luck.
   • The museum displayed a collection of scarab seals.
   • Ancient Egyptians placed scarab amulets in tombs for protection.

   🇪🇸Escarabeo (amuleto egipcio)

• scarabs plural form
• scarabs' possessive plural form
• scarab's possessive singular form