scarab — a large beetle that was considered sacred by ancient Egyptians, or jewelry/ornament made in its shape
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a large beetle that was considered sacred by ancient Egyptians, or jewelry/ornament made in its shape
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈskærəb/
Korean meaning: 고대 이집트에서 신성하게 여겨진 큰 딱정벌레, 또는 그 모양으로 만든 장신구
Korean pronunciation: 스캐-럽 (강세: 스캐)
Example Sentences
- My grandmother's antique scarab brooch turned out to be worth more than her car!
- The museum's Egyptian collection features dozens of scarab artifacts.
- He bought a plastic scarab keychain thinking it would bring him luck, but he lost his keys the next day.
scarab
NOUN//ˈskærəb//
a large beetle that was considered sacred by ancient Egyptians, or jewelry/ornament made in its shape
Sacred Egyptian beetle and jewelry
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Origin
라틴어 'scarabaeus'에서 유래하여, 그리스어 'karabos(게, 딱정벌레)'로 거슬러 올라간다. 고대 이집트에서는 이 벌레가 태양신 라(Ra)의 상징으로 여겨져 부적과 장신구로 만들어졌다.
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“My grandmother's antique scarab brooch turned out to be worth more than her car!”
“The museum's Egyptian collection features dozens of scarab artifacts.”
“He bought a plastic scarab keychain thinking it would bring him luck, but he lost his keys the next day.”
“The scarab was considered a symbol of rebirth and renewal in ancient Egypt.”
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