oracle bones
oracle bones
noun
a group of inscribed animal bones and shells discovered in China and used originally in divination by the ancient Chinese, especially during the Shang dynasty.
Origin:
1910–15
1910–15
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| Main Entry: | oracle bones |
| Part of Speech: | n |
| Definition: | a number of incised animal bones (usu. shoulder blades) and turtle shells discovered in China that were used for divination during the Shang dynasty period (c 1766-1122 BC) |
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