Old English

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Etymology

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From sċearn (dung) +‎ wifel (beetle)

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈʃæ͜ɑrnˌwi.fel/, [ˈʃæ͜ɑrˠnˌwi.vel]

Noun

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sċearnwifel m

  1. dung beetle (beetles of the family Scarabaeidae)
    Synonym: tordwifel