scarabaeusn.
/skarəˈbiːəs/ 1. Entomology. A beetle of the genus Scarabæus, formerly a very large genus corresponding to some extent with the modern family Scarabæidæ; now an Old World genus (Linnæus 1767) of lamellicorn beetles typical of the Scarabæidæ (see scarabaeid adj. and n.). Sometimes used loosely = scarabaeid n.
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the world > animals > invertebrates > phylum Arthropoda > class Insecta > order Coleoptera or beetles and weevils > [noun] > Polyphaga (omnivorous) > superfamily Lamellicornia Scarabaeoidea > family Scarabaeidae > member of genus Scarabaeus
scarabaeus1664
?a1475 (?a1425) tr. R. Higden Polychron. (Harl. 2261) (1869) II. 209 Somme thynges goe in to other kyndes by corrupcion, as bees of roten calfes, and vermyn callede scarabei [L. scarabæi] of corrupte horses.]
1664 R. Hubert Catal. Rarities (1665) 39 A great Scarabeus of the Amazons.
1664 R. Hubert Catal. Rarities (1665) 41 A little brown Scarabeus of East India.
1741 W. Warburton Divine Legation Moses II. iv. iv. 112 To signify the Sun, they sometimes painted a Hawk,..sometimes a Scarabæus with a round Ball in its Claws.
1876 P. J. Van Beneden Animal Parasites & Messmates viii. 167 The larva of the large scarabæus (Oryctes nasicornis), which is found in tan.
2. Ancient History. = scarab n. 2.
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the mind > attention and judgement > beautification > types of ornamentation > jewellery > jewellery of specific shape or form > [noun]
ringOE
beec1009
languet1378
Collar of SS., S's, or Esses1406
tablet?a1425
fetterlock1463
serpent-tongue1488
triangle1529
flory1530
gorget1570
medal1578
tablet jewel1599
sprig1602
bracelet1624
medallion1658
croisette1688
torques1693
scarabaeus1775
crosslet1802
torque1834
teardrop1870
scarab1878
scaraboid1879
scarabaeoid1887
squash blossom1923
clip1937
the world > the supernatural > the occult > sorcery, witchcraft, or magic > enchantment or casting spells > [noun] > charm or amulet > stone or gem
adder-stone1587
sea-bean1607
mole-stone1699
scarabaeus1775
hag stone1787
gamahec1796
holy-stone1825
scarab1878
1775 Tassie's Catal. Impress. Gems 4 Reverse of Scarabeus.
1860 C. W. King Antique Gems 123 This manner of mounting the scarabeus was often used by the Egyptians.
1860 C. W. King Antique Gems 123 Some early Etruscan scarabei.
1886 Guide Exhib. Galleries Brit. Mus. 54 Agate scarabæus... Inscribed in Phœnician with the name Yesha-el.
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