Scarabaeus
Translation of "scarabaeus" into Russian
Definitions
scarabaeus
NounUK
/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.