scaraboid

noun 2adj 1

Definitions

adj

1

Of or pertaining to the family Scarabaeidae, an extensive group which includes the Egyptian scarab, the tumbledung, and many similar lamellicorn beetles.

noun

1

Any scaraboid beetle.

2

An imitation scarab ornament.

There were over a score of small gold beads, 2 gold scaraboids, gold crescents, pendants shaped like pomegranate buds, several gold rings, pins of gold-covered bronze.

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