Definition of SCARAB

scarab

Plural: scarabs

Noun

  • A large, dark beetle, especially a dung beetle.
  • scarabaeid beetle considered divine by ancient Egyptians
  • A beetle of the species Scarabaeus sacer, sacred to the ancient Egyptians.
  • Any species of beetle belonging to the family Scarabaeidae.
  • A symbol, seal, amulet, or gem fashioned to resemble the sacred beetle.

Examples

  • Her opponent managed to form SCARAB, impressively using all their letters for a bingo.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle French scarabée, from Latin scarabaeus (“beetle”). Doublet of scarabaeus, now obsolete.

Synonyms

scarabaeus, Scarabaeus sacer, June bug, cockchafer, dung beetle, scarab beetle

Scrabble Score: 10

scarab: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
scarab: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
scarab: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 12

scarab: valid Words With Friends Word