scarab
noun/ˈskærəb/
Frequency rank: #16,064 most common English word
Meaning
a type of dung beetle regarded as sacred in ancient Egypt, or an amulet shaped like one.
Example sentence
The archaeologist found scarab carved from turquoise inside the ancient tomb.
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