Definition of SCARABAEUS

scarabaeus

Plural: scarabaei, scarabaeuses

Noun

  • scarabaeid beetle considered divine by ancient Egyptians
  • Obsolete form of scarab.

Origin / Etymology

From Latin scarabaeus. Doublet of scarab.

Synonyms

scarab, Scarabaeus sacer

Scrabble Score: 14

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

Words With Friends Score: 17

scarabaeus: valid Words With Friends Word