scarabaean

/ˌskɛrəˈbiːən/
adjective
  1. Relating to or resembling scarab beetles.
    • The scarabaean shape of the amulet was carefully carved.
    • The insect had a typical scarabaean body with a rounded shell.
    • Scarabaean motifs appear frequently in ancient Egyptian art.
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