crossbones

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

Noun

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

Origin

From cross + bones.

Forms

cross-bones

Related

Jolly Roger

Derived

skull and crossbones