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scarab Synonyms

Another word for scarab

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• noun (Context 1)

An ancient Egyptian gem, stone, or artifact carved in the shape of a dung beetle, historically used as a protective amulet, seal, or piece of jewelry.

Usage Example

"The museum's antiquities collection prominently featured a large turquoise amulet that was once worn by a high-ranking priest."

Strong
amulet
Weak
talisman
seal

• noun (Context 2)

A large, stout dung beetle (family Scarabaeidae), especially the sacred scarab (Scarabaeus sacer) native to the eastern Mediterranean area.

Usage Example

"The ancient Egyptians closely observed the beetle rolling balls of dung across the sand, associating its behavior with the daily movement of the sun."

Strongest
beetle
Strong
chafer

• Nearby Words

scapegoater
scapula
scar
scarab
scaramouche
scarce
scarcely

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Scarab. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/scarab
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