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Crossbones

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cross⋅bones

[kraws-bohnz, kros-]
–plural noun
a representation of two bones placed crosswise, usually below a skull, to symbolize death.

Origin:
1790–1800; cross- + bone + -s 3
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cross·bones   (krôs'bōnz', krŏs'-)   
pl.n.  A representation of two bones placed crosswise, usually under a skull, symbolizing danger or death.
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