calavera

Definitions of calavera
  1. noun
    European hawkmoth with markings on the back resembling a human skull
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    type of:
    esfinge
    any of various moths with long narrow forewings capable of powerful flight and hovering over flowers to feed
  2. noun
    emblem warning of danger or death
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    emblema
    special design or visual object representing a quality, type, group, etc.
  3. noun
    the bony skeleton of the head of vertebrates
    synonyms: caja craniana
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    hueso
    rigid connective tissue that makes up the skeleton of vertebrates
  4. noun
    a reckless impetuous irresponsible person
    synonyms: alocado, botarate, calvatrueno, tarambana, temerario, tronera
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    aventurero
    a person who enjoys taking risks
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