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• scarab — [ skarəb] noun 1》 a large dung beetle, regarded as sacred in ancient Egypt. [Scarabaeus sacer.]     ↘any scarabaeid. 2》 an ancient Egyptian gem in the form of a scarab beetle, engraved with hieroglyphs on the flat underside. Origin C16: from L.… …   English new terms dictionary

• scarab — ► NOUN 1) a large dung beetle, regarded as sacred in ancient Egypt. 2) an ancient Egyptian gem in the form of a scarab beetle, engraved with hieroglyphs on the flat underside. ORIGIN Greek skarabeios …   English terms dictionary

• scarab — n. 1 a the sacred dung beetle of ancient Egypt. b = SCARABAEID. 2 an ancient Egyptian gem cut in the form of a beetle and engraved with symbols on its flat side, used as a signet etc. Etymology: L scarabaeus f. Gk skarabeios …   Useful english dictionary

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• Egypt — • Provides information on history, religion, and literature Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Egypt     Egypt     † …   Catholic encyclopedia