"dolos" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: dolosse [plural]
Etymology: Unknown. Possibly from dollen os Etymology templates: {{unk|en}} Unknown Head templates: {{en-noun|dolosse}} dolos (plural dolosse)
  1. (South Africa, uncommon) The bones that are thrown when throwing the bones for divination. Tags: South-Africa, uncommon
    Sense id: en-dolos-en-noun-4cIK6G6Q Categories (other): South African English, English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 6 entries, Pages with entries Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 33 26 40 Disambiguation of Pages with 6 entries: 37 28 35 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 35 27 38
  2. (South Africa, uncommon) The ankle bones of sheep or goats formerly used by children as playthings. Tags: South-Africa, uncommon
    Sense id: en-dolos-en-noun-Kl~G3E3f Categories (other): South African English, English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 6 entries, Pages with entries Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 33 26 40 Disambiguation of Pages with 6 entries: 37 28 35 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 35 27 38
  3. Interlocking blocks of concrete, used for protection of seawalls and to preserve beaches from erosion, formerly known as Merryfield blocks.
    Sense id: en-dolos-en-noun-Dki2xxt2 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 6 entries, Pages with entries Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 33 26 40 Disambiguation of Pages with 6 entries: 37 28 35 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 35 27 38

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