scarabaeus

noun

scar·​a·​bae·​us ˌsker-ə-ˈbē-əs How to pronounce scarabaeus (audio)
ˌska-rə-ˈbē-əs

Word History

Etymology

Latin

First Known Use

1664, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of scarabaeus was in 1664

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“Scarabaeus.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/scarabaeus. Accessed 9 Dec. 2024.

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