scarabaeus Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun scarabaeid beetle considered divine by ancient Egyptians
    scarab; Scarabaeus sacer.

WordNet


Scar`a*bæ"us noun (Also<
  • Scarabaeus
  • Scarabæus
)
Etymology
L.
Definitions
  1. (Zoöl.) Same as Scarab.

Webster 1913