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beetle
nounmasculinegeneral useuncommon/iʃkɐɾɐˈvɐʎu/es·ca·ra·ve·lho
Definitions
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An insect of the order Coleoptera, having hard forewings.
Usage examples
“A black beetle scurried across the floor.”
“Ladybugs are a type of beetle.”
Synonyms
Common combinations
dung beetlerhinoceros beetleclick beetle
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A dung beetle, especially one regarded as sacred in ancient Egypt.
Usage examples
“The scarab was a symbol of the sun god Ra.”
“Archaeologists found a carved scarab amulet.”
Common combinations
scarab beetlescarab amulet