scarabaean meaning

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scarabaean (noun): any of numerous species of stout-bodied beetles having heads with horny spikes.

Definition of scarabaean

  1. any of numerous species of stout-bodied beetles having heads with horny spikes

    Synonyms: scarabaeid beetle, scarabaeid

    Type of: lamellicorn beetle

    Kinds: dung beetle, June beetle, Japanese beetle, Oriental beetle, rhinoceros beetle, melolonthid beetle, rose chafer

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