scarabee
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scarabee
/'skærә,bi:/
中文翻译
蜣螂线
英文解释
n. Any one of numerous species of lamellicorn beetles of the
genus Scarabaeus, or family Scarabaeidae, especially the sacred, or
Egyptian, species (Scarabaeus sacer, and S. Egyptiorum).
n. A stylized representation of a scarab beetle in stone or
faience; -- a symbol of resurrection, used by the ancient Egyptians as
an ornament or a talisman, and in modern times used in jewelry, usually
by engraving designs on cabuchon stones. Also used attributively; as, a
scarab bracelet [a bracelet containing scarabs]; a scarab [the carved
stone itelf].