Scarab

Pronunciation: /ˈskerəb/

Definitions of scarab

noun an ancient Egyptian amulet or gem carved in the shape of a scarab beetle

Example Sentences

A1 The scarab beetle is a symbol of good luck in many cultures.

A2 Ancient Egyptians believed that scarabs represented rebirth and regeneration.

B1 Archaeologists often find scarab amulets in tombs and burial sites.

B2 The intricate carvings on the scarab amulet tell a story of ancient beliefs and customs.

C1 Scarabs were used as seals by ancient civilizations to mark important documents and possessions.

C2 The scarab symbolizes the cycle of life and death in Egyptian mythology.

Examples of scarab in a Sentence

formal The scarab beetle was a symbol of rebirth and regeneration in ancient Egyptian culture.

informal I found a scarab beetle in the garden today, it was so cool!

slang That scarab brooch you're wearing is totally rad.

figurative The scarab represented the idea of transformation and new beginnings.

Grammatical Forms of scarab

• past tense: scarabbed
• plural: scarabs
• comparative: more scarab
• superlative: most scarab
• present tense: scarabs
• future tense: will scarab
• perfect tense: have scarabbed
• continuous tense: is scarabbing
• singular: scarab
• positive degree: scarab
• infinitive: to scarab
• gerund: scarabbing
• participle: scarabbed

Origin and Evolution of scarab

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Ancient Egyptian

Story behind the word: The word 'scarab' originates from the ancient Egyptian word 'khpr' which means 'to create' or 'to come into being'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to a type of beetle that was sacred in ancient Egypt, the term 'scarab' has evolved to also refer to amulets or charms shaped like scarab beetles that were commonly used in ancient Egyptian religious practices.