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death's-head

/ˈdɛθsˌhɛd/

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noun

A human skull, as symbol of death.

Examples :

"The old pirate flag showed a fearsome death's-head, warning ships to stay away. "

body sign human mythology culture supernatural being

Illustration death's-head - Image 1

noun

A kind of hawk moth with pale markings on the back of the thorax somewhat like a skull.

Examples :

"The beekeeper recognized the insect on the hive as a death's-head, a moth known for the skull-like pattern on its thorax. "

animal insect biology nature