Scaraboid
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Scaraboid is an adjective meaning (coleopterology, entomology) Any scaraboid beetle.
Meaning
(coleopterology, entomology) Any scaraboid beetle.
More Meanings
- An imitation scarab ornament.
- (coleopterology, entomology) Of or pertaining to the family Scarabaeidae, an extensive group which includes the Egyptian scarab, the tumbledung, and many similar lamellicorn beetles.
Example Sentences
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.
Word Forms
- scaraboids
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include chalcedony, scarabaeoid, ruteline, coleopteral, coleopteroid, lamellicorn.
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