dolos

Meaning

Noun

  • The bones that are thrown when throwing the bones for divination.
  • The ankle bones of sheep or goats formerly used by children as playthings.
  • Interlocking blocks of concrete, used for protection of seawalls and to preserve beaches from erosion, formerly known as Merryfield blocks.

Origin

  • Unknown. Possibly from dollen os

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