scarab

  1. Noun.  A type of beetle belonging to the family Scarabaeidae, especially the species ''Scarabaeus sacer'', sacred to the ancient Egyptians.
  2. Noun.  A symbol, seal, amulet, or gem fashioned to resemble the sacred beetle.

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