Scarab

['skærəb]

Definition

(noun.) scarabaeid beetle considered divine by ancient Egyptians.

Editor: Vito--From WordNet

Definition

(n.) Alt. of Scarabee

Edited by Glenn

Definition

n. an insect with wing-sheaths a beetle: a gem usually emerald cut in the form of a beetle—also Scarab?prime;us Scar′abee.—n. Scar′aboid an imitation scarab.—adj. like a scarab.

Edited by Dorothy