SCARAB


Meaning of SCARAB in English

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.

Etymology: L scarabaeus f. Gk skarabeios

Oxford English vocab.      Оксфордский английский словарь.