any one of numerous species of lamellicorn beetles of the genus scarabaeus, or family scarabaeidae, especially the sacred, or egyptian, species (scarabaeus sacer, and s. egyptiorum).-a stylized representation of a scarab beetle in stone or faience; -- a symbol of resurrection, used by the ancient egyptians as an ornament or a talisman,  and in modern times used in jewelry, usually by engraving designs on cabuchon stones.  also used attributively; as, a scarab bracelet [a bracelet containing scarabs]; a scarab [the carved stone itelf].