Death's head: meaning, definitions and examples

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death's head

 

[ deθz hɛd ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

skull symbol

A representation of a human skull, often used as a symbol of death or mortality.

Synonyms

mortality emblem, skull symbol

Examples of usage

  • The death's head emblem was commonly used in medieval art.
  • The death's head tattoo on his arm was a symbol of his dark past.
Context #2 | Noun

butterfly

A moth of the family Acherontiidae, characterized by a pattern on the thorax resembling a human skull.

Synonyms

Acherontia atropos, skull butterfly

Examples of usage

  • The death's head moth is known for its unique markings resembling a skull.
  • She was fascinated by the beauty of the death's head butterfly.

Translations

Translations of the word "death's head" in other languages:

🇵🇹 caveira

🇮🇳 मृत्यु का सिर

🇩🇪 Totenkopf

🇮🇩 kepala tengkorak

🇺🇦 череп

🇵🇱 czaszka

🇯🇵 髑髏 (dokuro)

🇫🇷 tête de mort

🇪🇸 calavera

🇹🇷 ölüm kafası

🇰🇷 죽음의 머리 (jukeum-ui meoli)

🇸🇦 جمجمة الموت (jumjuma al-mawt)

🇨🇿 lebka smrti

🇸🇰 lebka smrti

🇨🇳 骷髅头 (kūlóutóu)

🇸🇮 smrtna glava

🇮🇸 dauðahaus

🇰🇿 өлім басы

🇬🇪 სიკვდილის თავი (sikvdilis tavi)

🇦🇿 ölüm başı

🇲🇽 calavera

Word origin

The term 'death's head' originated in the late 16th century, combining 'death' and 'head' to refer to a representation of a human skull. The symbol has been used in various cultures and contexts to represent mortality, the macabre, or the passage of time. The image of a skull has long been associated with death and has appeared in art, literature, and folklore throughout history.