scarab

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun scarabaeid beetle considered divine by ancient Egyptians

Etymology

From Middle French scarabée, from Latin scarabaeus (“beetle”). Doublet of scarabaeus, now obsolete.

In classic literature

Synonyms

scarabaeus, Scarabaeus sacer

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