skull and crossbones

Meaning

A depiction of a human skull and two crossed femurs (thighbones), a symbol of death traditionally used on the Jolly Roger pirate flag, but now used on chemical containers and other hazardous items as an indicator of warning of toxicity or other life-threatening dangers or risks.

Synonyms

Jolly Roger

skull

💀

warning sign

death’s head

death's head

Translations

tête de mort

☠️

Totenkopf

calavera

💀

Totenschädel

Totenkopf mit gekreuzten Knochen

νεκροκεφαλή

κρανίο με κόκκαλα

pavillon à tête de mort

Tête de mort

teschio

💀

teschio con ossa incrociate

dodenkop

schedel en gekruiste botten

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˌskʌl n̩ ˈkɹɒsbəʊnz/