SCARAB


Meaning of SCARAB in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈskærəb ]

n. 1 a the sacred dung-beetle of ancient Egypt. b = SCARABAEID. 2 an ancient Egyptian gem cut in the form of a beetle and engraved with symbols on its flat side, used as a signet etc. [L scarabaeus f. Gk skarabeios]

English main colloquial, spoken dictionary.      Английский основной разговорный словарь.