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crossbones.

A representation of two femurs (thighbones) crossed diagonally, chiefly combined with a human skull as a symbol of danger or death.

10 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈkɹɒsbəʊnz/Received-Pronunciation/ˈkɹɔsboʊnz/General-American/ˈkɹɑs-/General-American
  1. A representation of two femurs (thighbones) crossed diagonally, chiefly combined with a human skull as a symbol of danger or death.

    plural · plural-only
Where this word comes from

From cross + bones.

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