Scaraboid

adj, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Any scaraboid beetle.
  2. 2
    An imitation scarab ornament.

    "There were over a score of small gold beads, 2 gold scaraboids, gold crescents, pendants shaped like pomegranate buds, several gold rings, pins of gold-covered bronze."

Adjective
  1. 1
    Of or pertaining to the family Scarabaeidae, an extensive group which includes the Egyptian scarab, the tumbledung, and many similar lamellicorn beetles.

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"There were over a score of small gold beads, 2 gold scaraboids, gold crescents, pendants shaped like pomegranate buds, several gold rings, pins of gold-covered bronze."

Etymology

From scarab + -oid.

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