scarab

1. A beetle of the species Scarabaeus sacer, sacred to the ancient Egyptians.

   Skarabäus

   скарабе́йskarabéj

   scarabaeid beetle considered divine by ancient Egyptians

2. Any species of beetle belonging to the family Scarabaeidae.

   скарабе́йskarabéj

3. A symbol, seal, amulet, or gem fashioned to resemble the sacred beetle.

   Skarabäus

   скарабе́йskarabéj

4. (slang)The currency sign ¤.

1. Dung beetles are scarabs.

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2. Scarabs are insects.

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3. Ancient Egyptians worshipped the scarab.

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