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scarabaeus

/skærəˈbiːəs/ noun · British & US
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What does scarabaeus mean?

noun

A large, oval-shaped beetle, especially the sacred scarab of ancient Egypt, which rolled dung into a ball, which was believed to be a symbol of rebirth and regeneration. In entomology, the family Scarabaeidae.

Example

"The scarabaeus beetle was revered in ancient Egyptian culture for its role in the cycle of life and death."

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