scarabaeus
Americannoun
plural
scarabaeuses, scarabaeinoun
Etymology
Origin of scarabaeus
1400–50; late Middle English < Latin; compare Greek kárabos kind of beetle
Example Sentences
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I reasoned, for example, thus: When I drew the scarabaeus, there was no skull apparent on the parchment.
From Short Stories for English Courses by Mikels, Rosa Mary Redding
After some inquiries respecting his health, I asked him, not knowing what better to say, if he had yet obtained the scarabaeus from Lieutenant G—.
From Short Stories for English Courses by Mikels, Rosa Mary Redding
The spot where we discovered the scarabaeus was on the coast of the main land, about a mile eastward of the island, and but a short distance above high water mark.
From The Works of Edgar Allan Poe — Volume 1 by Willis, Nathaniel Parker
It is an Egyptian scarabaeus, found, if you please, in a pyramid.
From Colomba by Loyd, Lady Mary Sophia (Hely-Hutchinson)
The scarabaeus, or sacred beetle, was the adornment of rings and necklaces; even the men wore necklaces and rings and chains.
From Beacon Lights of History, Volume 03 Ancient Achievements by Lord, John
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