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Scarabee

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(1):

(n.) Same as Scarabaeus.

(2):

(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).

(3):

(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].

Bibliography Information
Webster, Noah. Entry for 'Scarabee'. Noah Webster's American Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​web/​s/scarabee.html. 1828.
 
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