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scarab

/ˈskærəb/

/ˈskɛrəb/

Translations

scarabnoun

scarabs

/ˈskærəb/

/ˈskɛrəb/

scarabéeInsecte, surtout le scarabée sacré de l’Égypte antique.

The scarab was considered a symbol of rebirth and regeneration in ancient Egyptian culture.

Le scarabée était considéré comme un symbole de renaissance et de régénération dans la culture égyptienne antique.

Additional translations

scarabéeEn égyptologie, amulette ou gemme en forme de scarabée, souvent utilisée comme sceau.

Synonyms

dung beetle

scarab beetle

scarabadjective

/ˈskær.əb/

Used attributively to describe objects or motifs resembling a scarab beetle or amulet.

Additional translations

scarabéRare, dans un contexte égyptologique ou descriptif.

scarabnoun

A type of beetle, especially the sacred beetle of ancient Egypt, often associated with the sun god Ra.

The scarab was considered a symbol of rebirth and regeneration in ancient Egyptian culture.

An ancient Egyptian gem or amulet in the shape of a scarab beetle, often used as a seal.

The archaeologist discovered a beautifully carved scarab in the tomb, which was likely used as a personal seal.

scarabadjective

Relating to, shaped like, or decorated with a scarab beetle or scarab-shaped amulet.

She wore a scarab pendant on a silver chain.