crossbones

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crossbones

/ˈkɹɒsbəʊnz/ UK
/ˈkɹɔsboʊnz/ US
/ˈkɹɑs-/ US

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From cross + bones.

noun cross-bones

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

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"crossbones." Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Accessed November 6, 2026. https://micwyn.com/word/crossbones.

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@misc{crossbones_2026,
  title = {crossbones},
  howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://micwyn.com/word/crossbones},
  urldate = {2026-11-06}
}