noun
scarab (Egyptian gemstone)
Refers specifically to the carved gemstone amulet shaped like a scarab beetle, associated with ancient Egypt.
from French scarabée
博物館で古代エジプトのスカラベを見た。
I saw an ancient Egyptian scarab at the museum.
noun
Entomological term for beetles of the family Scarabaeidae, especially the sacred scarab (Scarabaeus sacer).
Scarab beetles are known for their habit of rolling and transporting dung.