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Definition of Scarab
1. Noun. Scarabaeid beetle considered divine by ancient Egyptians.
Exact synonyms: Scarabaeus, Scarabaeus Sacer
Generic synonyms: Dung Beetle
Group relationships: Genus Scarabaeus
Generic synonyms: Dung Beetle
Group relationships: Genus Scarabaeus
Definition of Scarab
1. n. Any one of numerous species of lamellicorn beetles of the genus Scarabæus, or family Scarabæidæ, especially the sacred, or Egyptian, species (Scarabæus sacer, and S. Egyptiorum).
2. n. Same as Scarabæus.
Definition of Scarab
1. a large, black beetle [n -S]