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Scarabaeus

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Translation of "scarabaeus" into Russian

scarabaeus
Noun
raiting
UK
/ˌskær.əˈbeɪ.əs/
US
/ˌskɛr.əˈbeɪ.əs/
scarabaeus
scarabaei pl
scarabaeuses pl
The scarabaeus was considered sacred in ancient Egypt.
Скарабей считался священным в Древнем Египте.
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scarabaeus
Noun
raiting
UK
/ˌskær.əˈbeɪ.əs/
US
/ˌskɛr.əˈbeɪ.əs/
Any dung beetle of the genus Scarabaeus, especially Scarabaeus sacer, noted for rolling balls of dung.
Early naturalists were fascinated by the scarabaeus pushing its dung ball across the desert sand.
An amulet, seal, or other artistic representation shaped like a scarab beetle, used in ancient Egyptian culture as a symbol of rebirth and protection.
The pharaoh's tomb contained a lapis-lazuli scarabaeus placed over his heart.