Skull and crossbones
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This article is about the 'skull and crossbones' symbol. For other uses, see Skull and crossbones (disambiguation).
A skull and crossbones is a symbol consisting of a human skull and two long bones crossed together under or behind the skull.[1] The design originated in the Late Middle Ages as a symbol of death and especially as a memento mori on tombstones.
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In Unicode | U+2620 ☠SKULL AND CROSSBONES U+1F571 🕱 BLACK SKULL AND CROSSBONES |
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See also | U+2623 ☣ BIOHAZARD SIGN U+2622 ☢ RADIOACTIVE SIGN |
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In modern contexts, it is generally used as a hazard symbol, usually in regard to poisonous substances, such as deadly chemicals.[1]
It is also associated with piracy and software piracy, due to its historical use in some Jolly Roger flags.