scarab

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

• 🇵🇹Substantivo que designa o escaravelho, besouro sagrado ou divino para os antigos egípcios; também se refere ao besouro que rola bolas de esterco.

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.

   🇵🇹Escaravelho sagrado

   Sinônimos: 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.

   🇵🇹Escaravelho

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