Aqaarid

Aqaarid (عقارد) is the plural form of the Arabic word 'aqar (عقر), which generally translates to "scorpion." Therefore, Aqaarid refers to scorpions. It's used in Arabic-speaking regions and in literature, folklore, and scientific contexts when referring to multiple scorpions. The word may also be used metaphorically to describe something dangerous, venomous, or harmful.