scarabaei

/ˌskærəˈbiːˈaɪ, ˌskærəˈbɪˈaɪ/

Definitions

1. noun

a type of beetle, especially the sacred scarab of ancient Egypt, whose larva rolls dung into a ball.

“The archaeologist studied the ancient Egyptian artifacts, including a scarabaei symbol, to understand their culture.”

Synonyms

  • dung beetle
  • scarab