スカラブ

noun

scarab (Egyptian gemstone)

Refers specifically to the carved gemstone shaped like a scarab beetle, used in ancient Egypt as an amulet or seal. Not used for the living insect.

See also: スカラベ

• 博はく物ぶつ館かんで古こ代だいエジプトのスカラブを見みた。

  I saw an ancient Egyptian scarab at the museum.